The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
Body, Seats & Latches is the largest identified problem area: 13 of 50 complaints (26%) mention it. 16 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 81 in 2025 to 50 in 2026.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 50
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,750–$2,850
- Combined MPG
- 22–36
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,750–2,850 | 1,750–2,850 | 1,750–2,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 22–36 | 22–36 | 22–36 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–37 / 26–34 | 20–37 / 26–34 | 20–37 / 26–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 246–400 | 246–400 | 246–400 | |
| Complaints filed | 240 | 81 | 50 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 0 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander get?
EPA rates it 22–36 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
EPA estimates $1,750–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 37 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | $1,750 (low) | 246 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 21 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 371 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 21 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 366 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 260 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 332 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 379 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $2,850 (high) | 400 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Consequence
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.