2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Highlander years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. That is the most of any Grand Highlander model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (59 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 235owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 59 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train problems | 50 | 21% | 4,000 | “during acceleration” (10%) | — |
| Engine | 38 | 16% | 16,455 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 30 | 13% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 10% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 9% | 16,455 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 15 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 4% | 22,554 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 3% | 22,554 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | 11,777 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 30,728 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls (4)
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Back over prevention:display function
Problem: 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:side/window:curtain
Problem: 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."
Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Road debris/rocks damaging the heat exchangers (DP26006) — opened Aug 20, 2026, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dear NHTSA Vehicle Safety Team, I am writing to report a serious steering system issue to my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and to request that NHTSA review this incident for potential safety concerns affecting other owners of the same vehicle model. Vehicle Information - Make and Model: 2024…
Has a VERY strong gas smell and fumes near gas tank after car has been idling.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD. Vehicle exhibits a severe metallic "clunk" or "boom" noise and impact from the undercarriage specifically when reversing under moderate to firm acceleration. This is a recurring issue reported by numerous owners of this model, related to harsh powertrain…
The air conditioning system on my 2024 Grand Highlander failed due to a punctured AC condenser caused by road debris passing through the front grille during normal driving. The front fascia has large open apertures with no protective mesh or screening, leaving the condenser, radiator, and other…
I own a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum, purchased brand new in February 2024 and now with approximately 30,400 miles. Since the first few weeks, the vehicle has had an ongoing fuel tank/range issue. The fuel tank is rated at approximately 17 gallons, but the gas pump consistently…
Other Toyota Grand Highlander years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Highlander | 40 | 3 |
| 2025 Grand Highlander | 79 | 3 |
| 2024 | 235 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Owners most often report unknown or other, power train, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Highlander model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.