2024 Toyota Highlander: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 7 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
39
Complaints
7
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
143.6
Severity index
Severity index 143.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 30.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 20.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 15.4% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 10.3% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 10.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 10.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 7.7% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 2.6% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 12 of 39 complaints (30.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 15 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V419000 | 06/06/2024 | TIRES | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail |
| 24V452000 | 18/06/2024 | TIRES | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen |
| 24V548000 | 23/07/2024 | 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, P |
| 25V595000 | 11/09/2025 | 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 ( |
| 25V744000 | 30/10/2025 | 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 ca |
| 25V872000 | 17/12/2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. |
| 26V128000 | 05/03/2026 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.