2024 Toyota Highlander problems and recalls
Owners have filed 42 complaints on the 2024 Toyota Highlander, and NHTSA has issued 7 recalls. The most cited component is the Unknown Or Other (13 complaints).
42
Complaints
7
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
82.4
Severity index
Severity index 82.4 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 15 of 74 by severity index among 2024 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 80% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2024 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 31.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 19.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 16.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 14.3% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 11.9% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 9.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 7.1% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 2.4% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 18 |
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. |
Other Toyota Highlander model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.
- 2012sev 84.9
- 2013sev 83.9
- 2014sev 74.5
- 2015sev 101.0
- 2016sev 97.1
- 2017sev 97.0
- 2018sev 98.6
- 2019sev 52.0
- 2020sev 68.7
- 2021sev 48.6
- 2022sev 81.8
- 2023sev 74.3
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-05. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.