CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (60 reports).
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls
Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse
Certain 2022 and 2023 Lexus vehicles, including LX, NX, NX Hybrid, ES, ES Hybrid, LS, and LS Hybrid models, may have a software error that causes the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen while the vehicle is in reverse.
Dash May Hide Speed, Brake and Tire Warnings
Some Toyota and Lexus vehicles may have a software error that causes the instrument panel to fail to display vehicle speed, brake system warning, and tire pressure warning lights when the vehicle starts up.
Load capacity label may show wrong added weight
Certain 2023 Toyota vehicles equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States Toyota (GST) may have a load carrying capacity modification label that shows inaccurate added weight values.
Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly, Raising Injury Risk
The driver and passenger side curtain airbags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside an open window.
Most common 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 239 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 60 |
| Power Train | 52 |
| Engine | 38 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 |
| Air Bags | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Structure | 20 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Steering | 10 |
What owners report
The front grill has enlarged holes and a rock was able to penetrate the grill and hit the condenser. It broke the condenser causing a very expensive repair. I made a comprehensive claim with my insurance and they agreed that was the cause of the damage. The grill does not provide sufficient protection for the parts inside. I had no warning lamps go off, the Air conditioner simply stopped working a few days later.
Transmission Whining Noise Detected, Automatic Shifting Difficulties, Reduced Power & Acceleration Concerns. Dealer inspected and confirmed transmission failure. Required Dealer replacement under power train warranty. Defect known to exist in Toyota 6 speed Automatic U80A transmissions. Transmission is known to be defective and unreliable, potentially causing catostrophic injury to persons and property with use and operation.
On XXX, at about 2:00 PM we were driving south on I95 somewhere in [XXX] when we heard a very loud noise. Thinking it was a rock hitting the windshield we looked but could see no cracks or chips so we kept driving on our trip to [XXX]. The next day it was windy and we thought it was unusually noisy inside the vehicle but we just thought it was the wind. After driving around in [XXX] we said it was unusually noisy inside so I said I would stand on the door sill to look at the roof and thatâs when I saw the hole in the sunroof. That night, Sunday, XXX, I called our insurance company to report the damage. They said that an adjuster would contact us on Monday. Meanwhile I started to âG
Incident occurred on XXX at 9:46AM PST, [XXX]. When applying brakes normally to come to a gradual stop behind another vehicle stopped at a stop sign on a slight decline, PCS collision warning lights enabled and vehicle lurched forward while my foot was on brake. This is not to be confused with automatic braking behavior as front collision warning lights in driver information center flashed red. Rather, vehicle lurched forward as if accelerating once within feet of vehicle in front. Then, vehicle rocked front to back multiple times with my foot still on the brake, as if Drive and Reverse was being quickly and intermittently engaged back and forth about 1 second apart. Had my foot n
Dear NHTSA Vehicle Safety Team, I am writing to report a serious steering system issue to my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and to request that NHTSA review this incident for potential safety concerns affecting other owners of the same vehicle model. Vehicle Information - Make and Model: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid - VIN: [XXX] - Mileage at the time of the issue: Approximately 66,000 miles - Component involved: Steering rack/rack-and-pinion assembly Sequence of Events 1. Steering System Failure At 65,000 miles, i started having minor issues with the steering system, but was driving fine. At 85,000 miles i had the vehicle examined at Toyota, (cause steering rack just stuck)
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 4 (17.4% rollover risk) |
| 2024 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 4 (16.9% rollover risk) |
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander questions
Does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse; Dash May Hide Speed, Brake and Tire Warnings; Load capacity label may show wrong added weight; Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Based on 239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (60), Power Train (52), Engine (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.