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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 2.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2397 model-years tracked on this site.
229Complaints
4Recalls
7Crashes
1Fires
3Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (20.5% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Power Train complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2397 model-years tracked on this site.

An open NHTSA investigation (DP26006, opened Aug 2026) covers Engine, but no recall has been issued for it yet.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train47 · 20.5%No official action
Engine37 · 16.2%Under investigationDP26006
Fuel/propulsion System33 · 14.4%No official action
Air Bags30 · 13.1%RecalledRecall 24V461000
Vehicle Speed Control23 · 10%No official action
Electrical System22 · 9.6%RecalledRecall 25V595000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other58 · 25.3%
POWER TRAIN47 · 20.5%
ENGINE37 · 16.2%
AIR BAGS30 · 13.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23 · 10%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 9.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY16 · 7%
SUSPENSION15 · 6.6%
STEERING9 · 3.9%

Percentages are the share of the 229 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Air Bags:side/window:curtain

NHTSA campaign 24V461000 · 2024 · reported 06/20/2024

An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · 2024 · reported 07/23/2024

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · 2025 · reported 09/11/2025

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 2025 · reported 10/30/2025

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I saw that a recall was posted on my Toyota app. June 28, 2024, I called for recall repair, regular service and second key. I…”NHTSA complaint 11624904 — filed 11/13/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“I was heading home with my 6 year old son when all of a sudden there was a loud boom. Initially I thought there was…”NHTSA complaint 11614715 — filed 09/15/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Sometimes when I switch gears- for example, go from Park to reverse- the vehicle won't move. I can press on the gas and nothing happens…”NHTSA complaint 11612909 — filed 09/05/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 58 of 229 NHTSA complaints (25.3%), followed by power train (47), engine (37), fuel/propulsion system (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander have?

229 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V461000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (DP26006) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.