2026 Toyota Grand Highlander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (9) · Engine (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4)
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Safety recalls (3)
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 2026-09-17 · campaign 26V598000 · 617 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2026-07-08 · campaign 26V437000 · 5,408 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.
Risk: A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2025-10-30 · campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-25 · T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2026 model year toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. during pre-delivery service (pds), follow the appropriate installation p
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direct
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. any problems tha
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-11 · T-SB-0063-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: • careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • proper operation of electrical accessories (includi
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-12 · T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 12, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0005-26.
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What owners report
2026-10-29 · Engine“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 isn’t adequate protection for the radiators from such common road debris. …”
2026-10-27 · Seats“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 vehic…”
2026-10-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“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 vehicle’s safety systems appeared to activate. the vehicle struck my husband’s parked car and then my garage door, damaging both, and i sustained minor injuries. …”
2026-10-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the vehicle’s 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 pr…”
2026-10-22 · Unknown Or Other“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. …”
2026-10-21 · Seats“back pockets of the driver and passenger seats were torn at all 4 corners. did not realize this when the car was purchased because i do not sit in the back seat and my kids have never put anything in the pockets. obviously by just looking at the pockets you can see that it is a manufacturer defect. toyota is blaming children or putting things to he…”
2026-10-19 · Power Train“i have had my 2026 grand highlander max hybrid for only 3 months. shortly after buying it i started noticing issues with how it shifted. it was hard for me to explain at first, but as the issue happened more it became more apparent. periodically when driving i will be stopped at a red light or stop sign and attempt to accelerate and there is an obv…”
2026-10-19 · Structure:body“i am reporting a serious safety concern involving the right rear passenger door of my 2026 toyota grand highlander hybrid, which has approximately 11,000 miles. my [xxx] daughter attempted to exit the vehicle from the rear passenger seat but was unable to open the door from inside. i immediately attempted to open the door from outside to assist he…”
2026-10-13 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“my toyota grand highlander hybrid limited has 16000 miles. yesterday, 5 vehicle alerts appeared simultaneously: check engine, awd system, drive-start control system, intelligent clearance sonar, and hybrid system. the vehicle has reduced power and check engine light is illuminated. i towed the vehicle to dealership. they found damage to inverter r…”
2026-10-09 · Power Train“vehicle is experiencing hesitation, stuttering, and almost stalling at low speeds when the engine is running (it is a hybrid). sometimes when pressing the accelerator when the vehicle experiences this hesitation, the vehicle does not move forward and bogs down, almost stalling out. this has happened twice when trying to quickly pull into traffic, a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.