2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 77 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 236 |
| 2025 | 77 |
| 2026 | 45 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
23% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
After a complete stop at a stop sign there is hesitation/stalling when trying to accelerate. Sometimes the hesitation is several seconds and then the engine kicks in and lurches forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and vehicle speed control
Engine
17% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Radiator issue summer of 2025, when in back to back traffic at low speeds my vehicle overheated at a stand still took vehicle in to dealership with no real answers. The following summer 2026 same scenario but the engine was smoking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and electrical system
Fuel/propulsion system
16% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Fuel fill-ups averaging 13-14 gallons when vehicle trip computer alerts 0 miles remaining distance to empty. Fuel tank capacity published as 17.8 gallons. Total vehicle range understated, requiring more frequent stops at gas stations to fill.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-29
Structure
12% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing body and hood.
Show complaint excerpts
The 2024 and 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has excessive hood shaking and vibration at the rear of the vehicle. It is directly under the projection area of the windshield and directs your attention to the movement.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-31
Vehicle speed control
8% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-12-05Electrical system25V595000 Toyota 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...
Remedy: 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.
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2025-12-05Back over prevention25V744000 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.
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.
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2026-05-22Equipment26V179000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V744000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 26V179000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.