2026 Toyota Highlander Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2026 Toyota Highlander recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Toyota Highlander.

Most common 2026 Toyota Highlander problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Back Over Prevention	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Power Train	1
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Seats	1

What owners report

2026-10-12, Seats
The foam seat cushion has failed on my 2026 Highlander. The seat causes me to sit canted towards the driver's door. The vehicle only has 11,000 mi on it and although Toyota has denied my claim to get it repaired, their service director today acknowledged that there was undue wear and tear on the seat foam. Toyota brand engagement refuses to acknowledge that they are denying my claim in writing despite me asking multiple times. The separation of the foam gives me concern that the airbag deployment will not be successful or will be erratic as well as the fact that I may not be positioned properly as I should be in the event of a collision.

2026-10-10, Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle has a strong gas smell especially after using the car and coming to a complete stop. The gas smell comes from the gas tank. Tried putting less gas and still the problem persists.

2026-08-29, Visibility/Wiper
I own a 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum purchased new. The vehicle has repeatedly exhibited hesitation, shuddering, jerking, and abnormal vibration during acceleration from a stop and the transition from electric propulsion to the gasoline engine. When accelerating from a stop, there can be a noticeable hesitation after pressing the accelerator before the vehicle responds. As the gasoline engine engages, the vehicle sometimes shudders or jerks before accelerating normally. I have also experienced vibration and lurching when the gasoline engine engages or disengages. At times, the condition appears more noticeable with the air conditioning operating. I am concerned this presents a sa

2026-05-14, Back Over Prevention
The rear back up camera is grainy the blue lines are digitized and shaky during the day everything is very blurry during the night you cannot see anything really the quality is extremely poor There are also no dynamic turning lines at all and the camera settings buttons are not present

2026 Toyota Highlander questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2026 Toyota Highlander at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (1), Visibility/Wiper (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.