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Model year 2026 · Toyota

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. The most recent was reported on September 17, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GRAND HIGHLANDER, GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V598000September 17, 2026Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
26V437000July 8, 2026Power Train › Axle Assembly
26V179000March 24, 2026Equipment › Other › Labels
25V744000October 30, 2025Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Equipment (1) · Power Train (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V598000Manufacturer no. 26TA19 / 26LA09

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Report received by NHTSA
September 17, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
617 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
June 19, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
GRAND HIGHLANDER, GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V598000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V437000Manufacturer no. 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 8, 2026
Owner notification
September 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,408 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
April 10, 2026 – April 27, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record
GRAND HIGHLANDER, GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.

Safety risk

A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V437000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V179000Manufacturer no. See attached Part573

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
March 24, 2026
Owner notification
May 22, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,230 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Not reported – October 30, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V179000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V744000Manufacturer no. 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
October 30, 2025
Owner notification
December 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,024,407 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
June 13, 2023 – September 17, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
GRAND HIGHLANDER, GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V744000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 17, 2026.