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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
Sep 17, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Sep 17, 2026
26V598000
Power train1Jul 8, 2026
26V437000
Equipment1Mar 24, 2026
26V179000
Back over prevention1Oct 30, 2025
25V744000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 17, 2026Latest campaign
Sep 17, 202626V598000

Steering: linkages knuckle

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V598000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 26V598000 · Sep 17, 2026
Jul 8, 202626V437000

Power train: axle assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V437000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 26V437000 · Jul 8, 2026
Mar 24, 202626V179000

Equipment: other labels

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V179000
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. 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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
Filed under
Grand Highlander Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 26V179000 · Mar 24, 2026
Oct 30, 202525V744000

Back over prevention: display function

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V744000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Filed under
Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 25V744000 · Oct 30, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component0

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No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander.

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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. The most recent, 26V598000 (reported September 17, 2026), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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