2026 Toyota Highlander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Seats (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
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
Structure:body 2026-06-25 · T-SB-0040-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020 – 2026 model year highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles may exhibit a water leak from the roof rack attachment clips. this may be caused by the sealant in the roof channel obstructing the proper seating position for the clip gasket.
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 2026-02-12 · 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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
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 acknow…”
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 acceler…”
2026-05-14 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.