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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 2 Grand Highlander years

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander ranks 1st worst out of 2 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 232 complaints logged. Engine problems lead at 25% of complaints, followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 21%, alongside 4 recalls including a curtain airbag deployment recall.

Complaints
232
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
7 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25.5
23.5 city / 28 hwy

Top 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other59 (25%)
  2. Engine57 (25%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain49 (21%)
  4. Fuel System37 (16%)
  5. Airbags30 (13%)
  6. Structure & Body23 (10%)
  7. Electrical System22 (9%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (7%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (5%)
  10. Brakes10 (4%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle lurched forward despite the brake pedal being pressed.
  • Curtain shield airbags reportedly failed to deploy during side-impact and animal-strike collisions.
  • Owners describe the back-over prevention system failing to activate during low-speed reverse collisions.
  • Some drivers report brake pedals going to the floor with little stopping power, accompanied by engine revving.
  • A CV axle knocking or clicking noise was reported when turning the vehicle at low speed.
  • Owners report the vehicle shaking violently while stopped, with an unusual feel in the brakes when slowing down.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander complaints: complaints filed per month31Aug 2023Feb 2024Jul 2024Dec 2024May 2025Oct 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
341 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (31).

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles

    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 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V595000Sep 11, 2025Electrical System591,377 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    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, 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 24V548000Jul 23, 2024Other33,848 vehicles

    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 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.

    Remedy: 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander →

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23.5 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Grand Highlander years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2024No verdict100232425.5
2025No verdict073324

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 model has a complaint index of 100 and ranks worst among the 2 model years with data, with engine and transmission problems being the most reported issues.
What recalls does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Grand Highlander, including a curtain shield airbag deployment issue, an electrical system software update, a collision avoidance camera software fix, and a labeling recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
What is the most common problem on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 25% of all complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 16,455 miles.
Does the 2024 Grand Highlander have transmission problems?
Transmission and powertrain complaints make up 21% of reported issues, with a median mileage at failure of only 4,000 miles.
How does the 2024 Grand Highlander compare to the 2025 model?
The 2024 model has a complaint index of 100 versus 0 for the 2025 model, and 232 complaints compared to 73 for 2025, based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.