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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
238
Received Aug 2023 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
4
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
3
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Unintended acceleration despite braking37 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps14 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact13 complaints · 5.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #25V744000Toyota 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."
  • Recall #25V595000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 1 fire, 3 people injured, 1 death.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 19 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

4 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

1 more problem

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
23
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
August 20231
September 20230
October 20233
November 20234
December 20231
January 20246
February 20244
March 202412
April 20245
May 20244
June 20243
July 202415
August 202414
September 202417
October 20245
November 20247
December 20242
January 20256
February 20255
March 20255
April 20255
May 20251
June 20255
July 20256
August 20254
September 20254
October 20256
November 20251
December 20256
January 20266
February 20265
March 20269
April 20268
May 20266
June 20263
July 20268
August 202623
September 20268
October 20265
Total238

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Unintended acceleration despite braking3716%7×
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps145.9%3.1×
Glass shatters or cracks without impact135.5%2×
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline125.0%4.6×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 9.3%
Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly93.8%20.3×
Air conditioner blows hot air or fails62.5%8.9×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2026 · Recent surge
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 9.3%
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips52.1%–
Wheel bearings fail prematurely52.1%16.5×
Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning52.1%6.1×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.6%
Hood latch fails and hood flies open41.7%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract41.7%1.7×
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes41.7%–NHTSA recall #24V461000
Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own41.7%1.4×
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines41.7%2.8×
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving41.7%–
Engine knocking from rod or main bearings41.7%1.6×
Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches31.3%–
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason31.3%1.2×
Transmission fails or loses power while driving31.3%0.9×

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #25V744000October 30, 20251,024,407 vehicles affected

    back over prevention: display function

    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."

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #25V595000September 11, 2025591,377 vehicles affected

    electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

  • NHTSA recall #24V548000July 23, 202433,848 vehicles affected

    equipment: other: labels

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

  • NHTSA recall #24V461000June 20, 2024145,254 vehicles affected

    air bags: side/window: curtain

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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