CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (14 reports).
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls
Steering Knuckles May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering
Certain 2026 Lexus RX and TX models and 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander models, including hybrid versions, may have front steering knuckles with a manufacturing error.
Rear Axle Carrier May Break, Causing Loss of Control
Certain vehicles may have rear axle carriers made with insufficient material strength, so the carrier could break.
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.
Most common 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
What owners report
A small pebble or rock was thrown from another moving vehicle and it was able to get through the large holes of the grill and punctured the radiator. There isnât adequate protection for the radiators from such common road debris.
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact received a notification on the Mobile App to check the rear seat. The contact stated that upon inspecting the rear seat, the contact became aware that while adjusting the rear seat, the rear seat failed to adjust as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that there was no fix for the failure.
Summary: While turning into my driveway, the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly as I moved my foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal. The brake pedal felt normal, and none of the vehicleâs safety systems appeared to activate. The vehicle struck my husbandâs parked car and then my garage door, damaging both, and I sustained minor injuries. Details: On 10/8/26, at approximately 5:58PM, I was driving home from work and turning into my two-car driveway. I normally park to the left of my husbandâs vehicle, which was parked in the driveway. As I turned in, I took my foot off the accelerator and moved it to the brake pedal, as I normally do. The brake pedal felt normal. Instead o
The vehicleâs fuel system is allowing a large amount of gas fumes to escape. The gas fumes are more noticeable on the driver side and in hotter weather. The vehicle has a significantly low MPG than advertised with some trip readings showing 11 MPG. The issue has been reported twice to the dealership and they stated that they cannot duplicate the problem but stated that they have received multiple reports from other vehicle owners of similar issues. The fuel system leak presents a risk of fire or explosion when the vehicle is stored in a confined space such as a garage. We first noticed the issue back in August or early September. I parked the vehicle in the garage and the space quickly fil
The seal around my moon roof keeps coming out & now when it rains, it's coming through my car and ruining my seats. my seats are always soaked when it rains.
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander questions
Does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: Steering Knuckles May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering; Rear Axle Carrier May Break, Causing Loss of Control; Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (14), Structure (10), Engine (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.