CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Toyota Highlander has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (13 reports).
2024 Toyota Highlander recalls
Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles have a defect in which the second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position when adjusted.
Third-Row Center Seat Belt May Not Restrain Riders
On certain 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles, the roof anchor for the third-row center seat belt may have been installed at an incorrect angle.
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.
Tires May Be Overloaded and Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander vehicles were fitted with 20-inch accessory tires whose load rating is too low for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Tires May Be Overloaded and Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Certain Highlander L and LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package, which includes 20-inch black alloy wheels and tires, have tires with an insufficient load rating.
Most common 2024 Toyota Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V128000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while lowering the 2nd-row seat, the seats failed to remain locked in place as intended. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
I have been experiencing a gas smell issue with my Toyota Highlander near the rear of the car by gas cap area upon putting in gas and driving. The smell starts typically when itâs a hot day outside and I only usually get half a tank worth of gas. After getting gas and driving about 15-30 mins. Is when the smell of gas starts. I recently took my car it to the local Toyota dealership and they checked the purge valve, fuel canister and EVAP system. The technician did state that the fuel rail failed slightly. But overall, they stated there no codes after testing and the technician did state he smelled the gas faintly. But that since there are no codes to pinpoint an issue they cannot fix or fi
Driving the vehicle a strong smell of fuel vapor is noticeable coming from rear driver side of vehicle by rear door and fuel cap area. This happens when car is driven for long periods of time or on hot days. I drive my car daily and it happens every day. Smell gets so bad it gets in to the cabin area. Causing me to get headaches or light headed feeling making it unsafe to drive. I have taken vehicle to the dealership but nothing was done. The only thing they said they could do is clean and disinfect my AC vents. This issue has been on going since I bought the vehicle brand new 0 miles when I purchased it. There are no warning lamps or messages that appear when the issue starts. After returni
There is a strong odor of gasoline coming from the car, to the point where the fumes are so strong theyâre entering our home and making it very unsafe. We brought the vehicle to the Toyota dealership, and they said they couldnât do anything about it. Keep in mind the car is still under warranty. Upon doing further research from Reddit, this seems to be a common issue with 2023+ Highlander and Grand Highlander models; however, Toyota is refusing to correct these issues. This is a hazard to say the least and something needs to be done asap!
The third row seat belts in the 2024 Highlander are very difficult to latch. I had to bring my Highlander to the dealership twice over the seatbelt buckles in the third row. The buckle part does not lift up high enough to grab the buckle to latch it. Anytime a child old enough to be in the third row sits back there an adult has to Buckle them because they canât get the seat belt to latch to the buckle. Itâs supposed to be a family friendly vehicle but if a 7 year old canât buckle themselves, that is an extremely unsafe design. It often takes me 10-15 minutes to get kids buckled in my third row because of how challenging it is to get the seat belts to latch as an adult. I have had to us
2024 Toyota Highlander questions
Does the 2024 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2024 Toyota Highlander: Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Third-Row Center Seat Belt May Not Restrain Riders; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (13), Service Brakes (8), Fuel/Propulsion System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Toyota 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.