2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#21 most-complained of 21 Highlander Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 21 model years tracked. It carries 4 recall campaigns covering seat backs, seat belts, and the parking camera system, but none require the vehicle to stop being driven.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 35
- 35 city / 35 hwy
Top 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V128000Mar 5, 2026Structure & Body686,588 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly:recliner
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Risk: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyotaâs customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
- NHTSA 25V872000Dec 17, 2025Seat Belts39 vehicles
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 belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
Risk: A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
- 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.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 35 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,850
- 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 Highlander Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA shows 0 owner complaints for the 2024 Highlander Hybrid, giving it a complaint index of 0 and the best rank (1st of 21) among all model years of this model based on complaints and recalls.
- Does the 2024 Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Highlander Hybrid covering second-row seat back locking, a third-row seat belt anchor installed at the wrong angle, a Panoramic View Monitor software issue, and an incorrect label issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 Highlander Hybrid compare to other Highlander Hybrid years?
- With a complaint index of 0 and 0 reported complaints, the 2024 model outranks every other year in this dataset, including recent Caution-rated years like 2022 and 2023 and Avoid-rated years like 2021 and 2006-2010.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 35 mpg combined (35 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,850.
- Are the 2024 Highlander Hybrid recalls serious?
- None of the 4 recalls are classified as do-not-drive or park-outside, and all have free remedies from Toyota, such as replacing seat recliner springs or updating parking assist software.