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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#2 most-complained of 2 Grand Highlander years

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander ranks 2 of 2 model years by complaint volume, with 73 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Top problem area is Engine (18 complaints, 25% share), with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
73
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 28 hwy

Top 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander problems

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

  1. Other21 (29%)
  2. Engine18 (25%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain15 (21%)
  4. Fuel System11 (15%)
  5. Structure & Body11 (15%)
  6. Electrical System5 (7%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
  9. Brakes2 (3%)
  10. Lane Departure2 (3%)

What owners report

  • Engine stalls briefly after coming to a complete stop, then fails to respond to the accelerator for several seconds before resuming power.
  • Air conditioning stops working while driving at highway speed, later traced by a dealer to a failed condenser.
  • Strong gasoline smell and visible vapor occur under the vehicle during hot weather or after a hot-soak period.
  • Vehicle displays a 'Pull Over Immediately and Shut Off the Vehicle' warning while driving at highway speed, requiring a tow.
  • Transmission causes violent shaking at a complete stop along with intermittent lurching, stuttering, and hesitation to accelerate from a dead stop.
  • Water leaks from the top of the windshield or through the panoramic sunroof seal onto the dashboard and steering wheel.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander complaints: complaints filed per month12Mar 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
97 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak May 2026 (12).

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V179000Mar 24, 2026Other8,230 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,700
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.

2025 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

How many complaints does the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander have?
NHTSA lists 73 complaints for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
Does the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, covering components including Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Electrical System, and a labeling issue; none are do-not-drive recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Engine is the top problem area, accounting for 18 of 73 complaints, or 25% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles.
How does the 2025 model compare to other Grand Highlander years?
Among the 2 model years with data, the 2025 ranks 2nd worst by complaint index, while the 2024 model has 232 complaints, 4 recalls, and a complaint index of 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?
The EPA rates it at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.

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.