Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2024 Toyota Highlander has 7 recalls, 30 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
30
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
24V419000
TIRES
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package th...
24V452000
TIRES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load ra...
24V548000
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 Crui...
25V595000
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, Cro...
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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...
25V872000
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 ...
26V128000
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 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2024 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | SEATS | Second row seats not latching when moved forward. Sliced up multiple finger when trying determine wh... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | TIRES | The tires have not “failed,” but they are dry rotting on both the sidewalls and inside the tread. Th... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I purchased the vehicle I was told I could use Apple CarPlay, or Toyota's Drive Connect. Apple... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 12.3” display screen goes really dark and I have to restart vehicle to reset. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, ... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | >While exiting a highway my vehicle surged forward crashing into the vehicle in front of me.Engaging... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On or about Oct, 3rd, 2025 , my vehicle experienced the 'Check Engine' light and all the warning l... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Ours has pulsing brakes and brakes feeling "off" at low speeds, potentially due to the interaction o... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE | My driver side rear door handle comes off when I open the door. I am having the dealership look into... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes "let go" for a second or so when using. I have noticed this when coming to a stop sign at lo... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | when I attempt to accelerate from a stop, or slowly rolling, there is a 2-3 second delay, sometimes ... |
| May 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My car was parked in the driveway with the engine running. The engine was then turned off from outsi... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | There are many times over the course of the past few months where I am braking and the car lurches f... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Strong smell of fuel after a hot day. This is a new vehicle purchased new on 2024. No warning lights... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | When the AC system is turned on, the idle increases from 740rpm to 760rpm. It engages the torque co... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While slowing down, the vehicle will suddenly lunge forward, as if It hit a patch of ice and then sl... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Detailed Description of the Incident: I am reporting a recurring powertrain safety issue regarding ... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving on road going speed limit during the day, came around a curve, vehicle was stopped, sl... |
| Nov 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car has integrated CarPlay installed for mapping. When used wirelessly with all mapping services ... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased a brand new 2024 Toyota Highlander Limited on [XXX]. On September 12th, we were going on... |