2026 Toyota Highlander Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Highlander.
Most-reported area: backover prevention and rearview camera (1 complaints, 50%). Includes the Highlander Hybrid. Excludes the larger Grand Highlander.
0 safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota Highlander in its recall file dated Sep 27, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
The areas named in the 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Highlander. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Toyota Highlander recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2019 Highlander drew the most (152).
Owner complaints
2026: 2 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 116 |
| 2017 | 270 |
| 2018 | 270 |
| 2019 | 488 |
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2021 | 532 |
| 2022 | 255 |
| 2023 | 190 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Safety recalls
2026: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD Rollover risk 16.4% |
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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SUV N/A AWD Rollover risk 16.4% |
Questions
What are the most common 2026 Highlander problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: backover prevention and rearview camera (1), engine (1), powertrain (1). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2026 Toyota Highlander safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Toyota Highlander earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Highlander has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: HIGHLANDER.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.