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US recalls (3)
Steering: linkages, knuckle
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Power train: axle assembly
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Structure
2026-07-08 · campaign 2026-330 · 61 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear axle carriers (knuckles) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the rear knuckle(s) could break and separate at the toe control arm mounting point. If this happens, there could be a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace the rear axle carrier sub-assemblies, as necessary.
Visual system
2025-10-30 · campaign 2025-594
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a panoramic view monitor system.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the parking assist ECU software.
Owner complaints (46)
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander (2 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 81).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 14 | |
| Structure | 10 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV N/A FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Grand Highlander AWD Limited/Platinum 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 37 | 34 | 36 | $1,850 |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD 2.4 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 27 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 36 | 32 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Grand Highlander LE/XLE 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Grand Highlander Limited 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.