Hybrid-system coordination and warning messages
Identify whether the concern involved engine restart, motor assist, regenerative braking, charging, or a hybrid-system warning.
Toyota model guide
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Lemon Law Claims
If your Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid keeps returning for warranty repair, remains out of service, or has an unresolved condition, build the complete record before deciding what California remedies may apply.
- Model- and configuration-aware evidence guide
- California warranty and repair framework
- Primary legal and vehicle-safety sources
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Independent model research guide
Build the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid repair record before drawing conclusions.
This independent guide helps California owners organize a model-specific warranty and repair record. It does not claim that every vehicle sharing this name has a defect or qualifies for relief.
A model name can cover multiple years, trims, engines, batteries, and software generations. Match every source to the VIN, in-service date, and exact configuration.
Model-aware documentation
Issue categories to document for a Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
These are investigation prompts, not statements that the model has each problem. Select only the categories that match the actual vehicle and repair orders.
High-voltage battery and energy storage
Preserve range or state-of-charge readings, battery warnings, reduced-power events, module data, and thermal-system findings.
Engine, power delivery, or stalling
Record the operating conditions, warning messages, speed, temperature, and whether the concern returned after repair.
Transmission, shifting, or drivability
Note hesitation, harsh engagement, slipping, vibration, or loss of response and the exact conditions in which it occurs.
Electrical power and recurring warnings
Save photographs of warning lights, no-start events, battery replacements, diagnostic codes, and modules tested or replaced.
Software, displays, cameras, and connectivity
Identify update or calibration numbers, failed features, reset attempts, and whether the same symptom returned after programming.
Vehicle safety and service records
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: NHTSA records by model year
Find your model year, distinguish a safety recall from a service bulletin or owner report, and compare the records with your vehicle’s VIN, equipment, and repair history.
Indexed source review: September 24, 2026 · Model-year window: 2021–2026
Model year 2024
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
The 2024 Grand Highlander Hybrid index includes 3 distinct safety campaigns, covering airbags, belts, and seating, equipment and other reported systems, visibility, cameras, and driver assistance. Owner-report entries are most numerous in airbags, belts, and seating (3) and fuel and propulsion (2). 99 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 24V461000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Equipment: Other: Labels
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Gulf States Toyota, Inc..
Reported condition: “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."”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Gulf 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 24V548000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V744000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports
Airbags, belts, and seating
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11615075 — 2024-09-17
- NHTSA complaint 11618904 — 2024-10-09
- NHTSA complaint 11631171 — 2024-12-17
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports
Fuel and propulsion
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports
Transmission and driveline
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), shifting or acceleration (2), software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 26 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (4), noise or vibration (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11003589 — bulletin T-SB-0035-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11007443 — bulletin T-SB-0035-24 Rev1, 2024-07-12
- NHTSA 11021719 — bulletin T-SB-0111-24 Rev1, 2025-07-15
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 25 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (9), charging or battery concerns (4), warnings or diagnostic codes (3). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10238126 — bulletin T-TT-0734-23, 2023-05-01
- NHTSA 11007454 — bulletin T-SB-0027-24 Rev1, 2024-07-18
- NHTSA 11020657 — bulletin T-SB-0058-23 Rev1, 2025-06-13
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 18 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (2), inspection or repair procedures (2), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10238156 — bulletin T-SB-0028-23, 2023-05-26
- NHTSA 11010068 — bulletin 23TJ01, 2024-09-17
- NHTSA 11028712 — bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2, 2026-01-07
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 17 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to software or module updates (5), shifting or acceleration (4), starting or stalling (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10252251 — bulletin TSB010421, 2024-02-15
- NHTSA 11005026 — bulletin T-TT-0694-22 Rev2, 2024-06-06
- NHTSA 11029896 — bulletin T-SB-0104-21 Rev2, 2026-02-27
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 8 distinct communications
Transmission and driveline
The text includes references to noise or vibration (5), leaks or water entry (3), shifting or acceleration (3). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11005066 — bulletin T-SB-0056-24, 2024-06-25
- NHTSA 11015511 — bulletin T-SB-0028-25, 2025-02-24
- NHTSA 11032482 — bulletin T-SB-0082-24 Rev2, 2026-04-17
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10238155 — bulletin T-SB-0027-23, 2023-05-26
- NHTSA 10244120 — bulletin TSB002723, 2023-08-28
- NHTSA 10252257 — bulletin TSB002723, 2024-02-19
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Fuel and propulsion
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA investigation activity
Agency record · No closure date in index
Road debris/rocks damaging the heat exchangers
The 2024 Grand Highlander Hybrid is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated July 20, 2026. The Petition requests an investigation of road debris / rocks damaging the heat exchangers in model year (MY) 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles. The Petition contends that …”
Agency disposition and source
NHTSA DP26006 — investigation history and official disposition
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
SUV · FWD
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, SUV · FWD
NHTSA safety-data entry
SUV · AWD
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, SUV · AWD
Model year 2025
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
The 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid index includes 2 distinct safety campaigns, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, equipment and other reported systems. 41 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V744000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Equipment: Other: Labels
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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."”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V179000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 19 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (6), charging or battery concerns (5), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10251746 — bulletin T-SB-0004-24, 2024-02-06
- NHTSA 11005110 — bulletin T-SB-0023-24 Rev1, 2024-06-14
- NHTSA 11028712 — bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2, 2026-01-07
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 9 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (4), leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11014190 — bulletin T-SB-0011-25, 2025-01-23
- NHTSA 11018328 — bulletin T-TT-0779-25, 2025-04-02
- NHTSA 11020657 — bulletin T-SB-0058-23 Rev1, 2025-06-13
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 6 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11012727 — bulletin T-SB-0062-23 Rev2, 2024-12-03
- NHTSA 11012743 — bulletin T-SB-0038-24 Rev2, 2024-12-06
- NHTSA 11021719 — bulletin T-SB-0111-24 Rev1, 2025-07-15
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to software or module updates (3), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10253223 — bulletin T-PANT-2024-004-, 2024-03-04
- NHTSA 11016782 — bulletin T-SB-0021-25, 2025-02-10
- NHTSA 11022960 — bulletin T-SB-0060-25, 2025-08-19
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Transmission and driveline
The text includes references to noise or vibration (2), charging or battery concerns (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11015511 — bulletin T-SB-0028-25, 2025-02-24
- NHTSA 11016797 — bulletin T-SB-0028-25, 2025-02-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA investigation activity
Agency record · No closure date in index
Road debris/rocks damaging the heat exchangers
The 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated July 20, 2026. The Petition requests an investigation of road debris / rocks damaging the heat exchangers in model year (MY) 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles. The Petition contends that …”
Agency disposition and source
NHTSA DP26006 — investigation history and official disposition
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
SUV · AWD
Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, SUV · AWD
NHTSA safety-data entry
SUV · FWD
Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, SUV · FWD
Model year 2026
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
The 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid index includes 4 distinct safety campaigns, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, transmission and driveline, equipment and other reported systems, steering. 25 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V744000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Power Train: Axle Assembly
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V437000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Equipment: Other: Labels
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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."”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V179000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V598000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 24 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (5), inspection or repair procedures (5), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11014187 — bulletin T-SB-0007-25, 2025-01-21
- NHTSA 11028725 — bulletin T-SB-0009-25 Rev2, 2026-01-30
- NHTSA 11034826 — bulletin T-SB-0003-26 Rev1, 2026-06-25
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA investigation activity
Agency record · No closure date in index
Road debris/rocks damaging the heat exchangers
The 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated July 20, 2026. The Petition requests an investigation of road debris / rocks damaging the heat exchangers in model year (MY) 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles. The Petition contends that …”
Agency disposition and source
NHTSA DP26006 — investigation history and official disposition
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
SUV · FWD
Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, SUV · FWD
NHTSA safety-data entry
SUV · AWD
Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 4 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, SUV · AWD
Repair chronology
Turn every Grand Highlander Hybrid visit into a usable timeline.
Place the final repair orders in date and mileage order. Compare the customer complaint, technician findings, correction, and post-repair result instead of relying only on a dealer summary or online discussion.
Keep visits marked “could not duplicate,” “operating as designed,” or “no fault found.” Those entries may still show that the concern was reported and that an opportunity to inspect was provided.
1Date and mileage
2Complaint in the driver’s words
3Diagnosis and testing performed
4Parts, software, or correction
5Days unavailable and post-repair result
California legal framework
The statute applies to the evidence—not the badge.
California Civil Code section 1793.2 addresses warranty repair obligations and, in specified circumstances, replacement or restitution after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Section 1793.22 defines the Tanner presumption and “nonconformity.” Those provisions require a fact-specific analysis.
Applicable warranty
Identify the written coverage in effect when the concern was presented.
Repair opportunity
Show when and how the manufacturer or authorized facility received the vehicle.
Substantial impairment
Document the effect on use, value, or safety rather than relying on labels.
Remedy analysis
Compare restitution, replacement, negotiated resolutions, offsets, and supporting damages.
Warranty and escalation record
Separate the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid warranty from other contracts.
A manufacturer warranty, certified coverage, dealer promise, and separately purchased service contract may have different obligors and terms. Preserve each document instead of calling all coverage an “extended warranty.”
Save every Toyota dealer message, repair authorization, parts-delay explanation, manufacturer case number, and written response. A phone call may matter, but a dated email, text, or letter usually makes the sequence easier to prove.
Primary and practical sources
Verify the law, vehicle, and warranty separately.
Clear answers
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid lemon law questions
Can a Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid qualify under California lemon law?
It may, but the model name alone does not decide eligibility. A review should match the exact vehicle to an applicable written warranty and examine the repair opportunities, recurring nonconformity, mileage, downtime, and effect on use, value, or safety.
How many Grand Highlander Hybrid repair attempts are required?
There is no universal count that decides every case. California’s Tanner presumption describes specific circumstances, but claims can require a broader analysis of whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to repair the warranty problem.
Does a recall or service campaign prove that my Grand Highlander Hybrid is a lemon?
No. Recall, campaign, complaint, or bulletin information may provide context, but it does not prove the condition exists in this vehicle or establish a lemon law claim. Use VIN-specific information and the actual repair record.
What Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid records should I save?
Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty booklet, every final repair order, current registration and payoff information, photographs or videos, towing and rental records, and dealer or manufacturer messages and case numbers.
Can a used or leased Grand Highlander Hybrid qualify?
Possibly. The answer depends on the transaction, vehicle history, warranty that applied, timing of the repair visits, and other facts. A used or leased vehicle should be evaluated from its own documents.
What remedies may be available for a qualifying Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid?
Depending on the facts and current law, possible outcomes can include restitution or repurchase, replacement, a negotiated cash resolution, warranty relief, incidental damages, or other remedies. No particular outcome is guaranteed.
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