Model year record

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 80 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V437000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
5,408
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-08
Owners notified
2026-09-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V744000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,024,407
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-30
Owners notified
2025-12-05

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other20
Structure: body14
Engine12
Fuel/propulsion system6
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Air bags210,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Lane departure: assist2
Lane departure: warning2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Structure: body: hood2
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility/wiper2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Wheels2

The 2025 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP26006Road debris/rocks damaging the heat exchangers

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.