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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 Toyota Highlander.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Highlander. Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #26 for the most complaints (median 207).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota Highlander.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota Highlander version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander AWD 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 | 34 | 35 | $1,900 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.