2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a complaint index of 5, the second-lowest of all 21 model years, with zero owner complaints logged so far. It carries 3 recall campaigns covering seat backs, a seat belt anchor, and a parking-camera software update.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 Highlander Hybrid years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 35
- 35 city / 34.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
3 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.
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 35 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 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.
2025 compared with other Highlander Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 5 for the 2025 Highlander Hybrid, ranked 20th worst out of 21 model years, with 0 complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded so far.
- Does the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, it has 3 recall campaigns: a second-row seat back locking issue, a third-row center seat belt roof anchor installed at an incorrect angle, and a Panoramic View Monitor software update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Toyota Highlander Hybrid should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2006 through 2010 and 2021 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2006 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2025 model year is not an Avoid year.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 35 mpg combined (35 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,850.
- How many complaints does the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
- NHTSA shows 0 complaints logged for the 2025 model year as of the latest data update.