2024 Toyota Highlander: raw data

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vehicle2024 / toyota / highlander
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-01)
complaints42 on file (2024-03-31 → 2026-09-01)
recalls7
investigations0
fars8 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Regenerative-to-hydraulic brake transition lurchSERVICE BRAKES8 complaints2024-06 → 2026-04highlander-2024-brake-lurch
  • 11733520 BRAKING SYSTEM WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN APPLYING DOWNHILL, TEMPORARILY RELEASES AND ACTS AS THOUGH BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED ANY LONGER FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF A FEW SECONDS THEN REAPPLIES
  • 11686533 Ours has pulsing brakes and brakes feeling "off" at low speeds, potentially due to the interaction of regenerative and conventional braking. The brake pedal will also suddenly jolt the car forward when switching between braking systems
  • 11660278 Brakes do not engage sometimes until brake is almost to floor. This has happened to the 3 people who have driven it and almost caused an accident
Fuel odor from fuel/propulsion systemFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5 complaints2024-08 → 2026-04highlander-2024-fuel-odor
  • 11732318 Vehicle smells like fuel after engine toggles on and off between the hybrid system
  • 11654245 Strong smell of fuel after a hot day. This is a new vehicle purchased new on 2024
  • 11607256 The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle's cabin coming from the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank
Sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2024-03 → 2024-07highlander-2024-sunroof-shatter
  • 11580327 Driving the interstate at 75 mph, my sunroof spontaneously shattered covering us with shards of glass
  • 11602741 Fortunately I had my shade cover closed or all that glass would have potentially fallen on me while driving on the highway
Electrical system warning light and display malfunctionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2025-10 → 2026-03highlander-2024-electrical-display-warnings
  • 11723811 My 12.3” display screen goes really dark and I have to restart vehicle to reset
  • 11706841 The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the instrument cluster was blinking
  • 11695503 On or about Oct, 3rd, 2025 , my vehicle experienced the 'Check Engine' light and all the warning lights lit up, the hybrid system failed to engage, the vehicle would say
Seat, seatbelt, and liftgate latch failuresLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES5 complaints2024-05 → 2026-06highlander-2024-seat-latch-failure
  • 11745432 The third row seat belts in the 2024 Highlander are very difficult to latch. I had to bring my Highlander to the dealership twice over the seatbelt buckles in the third row
  • 11726926 Second row seats not latching when moved forward. Sliced up multiple finger when trying determine what was causing it not to latch
  • 11586602 The contact stated that while placing groceries in the trunk, the lift gate violently fell on her head
UA80 transmission shift shock and failurePOWER TRAIN3 complaints2024-10 → 2026-05highlander-2024-ua80-transmission-shock
  • 11736517 The vehicle started stalling out randomly on the highway even with it being automatic, after getting home and parking it , it would not back up or drive
  • 11720553 During cold-start conditions (outside temperatures below 30°F), the vehicle consistently experiences a violent jerk/shock and an audible clicking noise during the first 2nd-to-3rd gear transition
  • 11618473 Approximately 15 miles out, as I was gassing the car on the highway, the speed limit was slowly dropping. After I released the gas, there was a slight jolt and then I was able to safely pull over on the side of the highway

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
422024-03-312026-09-0140UNKNOWN OR OTHER:13; SERVICE BRAKES:8; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:7; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:6; ENGINE:5

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
24V41900006/06/2024TIRESGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.
24V45200018/06/2024TIRESSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
24V54800023/07/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. 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."A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
25V59500011/09/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
25V74400030/10/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONToyota 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."A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
25V87200017/12/2025SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGEToyota 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.A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.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.
26V12800005/03/2026SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINERToyota 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.A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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 Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20248legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2024 Toyota Highlander vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2024/toyota/highlander
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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