According to Au7o's analysis of 330+ owner reports, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has 14 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Panoramic Moonroof Glass Spontaneously Shatters Without Impact ($1,200-$2,800 repair), Radiator, A/C Condenser and Hybrid Inverter Cooler Punctured by Road Debris Through the Open Lower Grille ($1,400-$3,500 repair), 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Panel May Be Blank at Startup (Recall) and Phantom Automatic Emergency Braking Activation ($0-$500 repair). The most commonly reported issue is 8-Speed Automatic Harsh Shifting and Torque Converter Shudder with 175 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $300 to $3,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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."
Campaign #25V74400030/10/2025
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.
Campaign #26V43700008/07/2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 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.
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What are the most common Toyota Grand Highlander problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 330+ owner reports, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has 14 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Panoramic Moonroof Glass Spontaneously Shatters Without Impact, Radiator, A/C Condenser and Hybrid Inverter Cooler Punctured by Road Debris Through the Open Lower Grille, 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Panel May Be Blank at Startup (Recall). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has 14 known issues documented across 330+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Panoramic Moonroof Glass Spontaneously Shatters Without Impact and Radiator, A/C Condenser and Hybrid Inverter Cooler Punctured by Road Debris Through the Open Lower Grille and 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Panel May Be Blank at Startup (Recall) and Phantom Automatic Emergency Braking Activation. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Toyota Grand Highlander problems?
Repair costs for known Toyota Grand Highlander issues range from $0 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Panoramic Moonroof Glass Spontaneously Shatters Without Impact, typically costs $1,200-$2,800 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Panoramic Moonroof Glass Spontaneously Shatters Without Impact?
The panoramic moonroof glass on the Grand Highlander has shattered outward with no impact in a substantial and repeating set of NHTSA complaints spanning the 2024 and 2025 model years. Owners uniformly describe a bang 'like a gunshot' followed by wind noise, then finding the pane… Repairs typically run $1,200-$2,800. Severity: high.
What is the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Radiator, A/C Condenser and Hybrid Inverter Cooler Punctured by Road Debris Through the Open Lower Grille?
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On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, some Grand Highlander owners report the pre-collision system activating unnecessarily — applying the brakes hard when no obstacle is present. Common triggers include overpass shadows, road debris sensors misidentifying objects, and metal bridge expansion joints. The phantom braking can be dangerous in highway traffic, causing following vehicles to nearly rear-end the Grand Highlander.
Common Symptoms
Brakes slam on with no obstacle ahead
Pre-collision warning buzzer without hazard
Vehicle decelerates suddenly on highway
Happens more often under overpasses or on bridges
How to Fix
Visit the dealer for a Toyota Safety Sense software update. Calibration of the front radar sensor and camera may be needed. Clean the front radar sensor cover (behind the Toyota emblem) and windshield camera area regularly — dirt and bugs cause false readings. If the issue persists after updates, the front radar sensor may need replacement. As a temporary measure, PCS sensitivity can be adjusted in settings but cannot be fully disabled.
Owner tips & cautions
WarningIf phantom braking happens regularly, get the software updated ASAP. Meanwhile, leave extra following distance behind you and keep your hazard lights button accessible in case you need to alert drivers behind you.
On the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is named in NHTSA recall 25V744000 when built with the Panoramic View Monitor system. Toyota found a software error that can cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen once the three-row SUV is put in reverse, leaving the vehicle out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, "Rear Visibility." This is separate from the Grand Highlander's earlier instrument-panel blanking recall - here the fault sits in the parking assist software that feeds the camera view. NHTSA lists about 1,024,407 vehicles for the campaign as a whole across the Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra models included.
Common Symptoms
Backup camera image freezes when reverse is selected
Blank screen instead of the rear camera view
Panoramic View Monitor shows no live image behind the vehicle
How to Fix
Toyota dealers perform a free parking assist software update to restore the rear camera image; no parts are needed and there is no charge. Toyota's numbers for the recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06, with owner letters mailed January 2, 2026. Enter your Grand Highlander's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it is included and whether the update has already been applied, or call 1-800-331-4331.
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, certain Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles were recalled because the Load Carrying Capacity Modification label may display inaccurate added-weight values, failing to comply with FMVSS 110 'Tire Selection and Rims.' An incorrect label can lead an owner to overload the vehicle beyond its true rated capacity, affecting handling and braking and increasing crash risk. It is a documentation/labeling defect rather than a hardware failure (2024 Gulf States Toyota units under campaign 24V548000, plus a later 2025-2026 campaign).
Common Symptoms
Incorrect added-weight value on the load-capacity label
Risk of unintentionally overloading the vehicle
How to Fix
Recall remedy: dealers provide a corrected Load Carrying Capacity Modification label free of charge. Owners should check their VIN at nhtsa.gov for the applicable campaign (24V548000 for affected 2024 units) and obtain the corrected label, then re-verify their true cargo/occupant weight limits before loading.
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, a software error in the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster can cause the panel to be blank at startup, removing the ability to see certain malfunction indicators and warning telltales (including speed and brake/tire-pressure warnings). Loss of safety-critical telltales increases crash risk. The 2024-2025 Grand Highlander is among roughly 591,000 Toyota/Lexus vehicles covered in the U.S.
Common Symptoms
Gauge cluster blank at startup
Malfunction indicator / warning lights not displayed
Reduced ability to see speed and brake/tire-pressure warnings
How to Fix
Recall remedy: for non-plug-in hybrids, dealers update the instrument-panel display software free of charge (plug-in hybrids may need panel replacement). Owners should run their VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov or the Toyota owner portal to confirm applicability. This is distinct from the separate center-screen infotainment glitches.
On the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, as a new model, the Grand Highlander has experienced various infotainment software bugs including touchscreen freezes, navigation glitches, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity drops, and occasional display blackouts. Toyota has addressed many of these through over-the-air (OTA) and dealer-applied software updates. These are typical first-model-year software issues that improve over time with updates.
Common Symptoms
Touchscreen freezes or becomes unresponsive
Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto connection drops
Navigation display glitches
Screen goes black momentarily
Audio system cuts out briefly
How to Fix
First verify the concern by checking the multimedia head unit for stored diagnostic trouble codes and confirming the current software/calibration version with Toyota Techstream or the vehicle’s built-in update menu. If the symptoms match known software-related behavior, perform all available over-the-air updates or have the dealer apply the latest multimedia firmware and telematics/software patches, then reset and re-pair all phones for wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. If blackouts or audio loss continue after updates, inspect the head unit connectors, USB hub, and battery voltage/ground integrity, and replace the display/audio head unit only if Toyota diagnostics confirm hardware failure; software updates are often free under warranty, while out-of-warranty diagnosis typically runs about $150-$250 and head unit replacement can exceed $1,200-$2,500.
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, the panoramic moonroof glass on the Grand Highlander has shattered outward with no impact in a substantial and repeating set of NHTSA complaints spanning the 2024 and 2025 model years. Owners uniformly describe a bang 'like a gunshot' followed by wind noise, then finding the panel blown apart — in several cases with the sunshade closed, and in one case with a roof cargo carrier fully covering the glass, which rules out a projectile strike. Reported at highway speed, in cold weather, and during high-wind conditions. Because the glass is tempered rather than laminated, it disintegrates completely; owners report shards inside the cabin with occupants present when the shade was open. Dealers have generally declined warranty coverage, calling it external damage. There is no NHTSA recall or Toyota TSB for this on the Grand Highlander.
Common Symptoms
Loud bang or explosion-like noise while driving, often mistaken for a gunshot
Sudden wind noise or whistling from the roof
Panoramic moonroof glass found shattered outward with a hole in the panel
Glass fragments inside the cabin when the sunshade was open
No evidence of any impact or projectile
How to Fix
There is no free recall remedy. Replacement of the fixed or sliding panoramic panel is the only fix, and dealers routinely deny warranty coverage on the grounds of 'road debris,' so pursue it through comprehensive auto insurance glass coverage, which typically pays with only a deductible. If the shade was closed at the time, say so — it is the detail that best supports a non-impact origin. File an NHTSA complaint (nhtsa.gov) with photographs; this failure has no open investigation and complaint volume is the only path to one. Keeping the sunshade closed while driving does not prevent the failure but does keep glass out of the cabin.
On the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, nHTSA opened investigation 11754975 covering roughly 87,000 model year 2024-2026 Grand Highlanders after owners reported that the lower fascia uses large open apertures with no protective mesh screen or secondary baffle, letting highway rocks and road debris pass straight through and puncture the heat exchangers stacked behind the grille — the engine radiator, the A/C condenser, and, on hybrid models, the hybrid inverter cooler. Owners describe no sensation of impact at the time; the failure surfaces as a rapid coolant loss followed within seconds by a hybrid-system or engine warning cascade and a severe reduction in drive power at highway speed. One owner reported the loss of propulsion at 62 mph with traffic behind them; another lost propulsion at 16,755 miles with simultaneous engine, hybrid system and AWD warnings. When the condenser is the part hit, the symptom is instead a total loss of A/C. Toyota dealers have described the grille design as a known pattern, but warranty claims are commonly denied as road-hazard damage, leaving owners with the bill.
Common Symptoms
Sudden loss of drive power or propulsion at highway speed with no prior warning
Cascade of engine, hybrid system and AWD warning messages instructing the driver to pull over
Coolant puddle or rapid coolant loss with no collision
Air conditioning stops cooling entirely after refrigerant leaks out
Punctured radiator, condenser or inverter cooler found by the dealer with a rock strike through the grille
How to Fix
No recall exists — investigation 11754975 is open and unresolved, so watch for a future campaign. The repair is replacement of whichever heat exchanger was punctured (radiator, condenser, or hybrid inverter cooler) plus coolant or refrigerant recharge; owners report roughly $1,450 for a condenser and materially more for a radiator or inverter cooler. Warranty is usually denied as road-hazard damage, so claim it through comprehensive insurance. An aftermarket mesh grille screen behind the lower fascia opening is the only preventive measure available, and it should be fitted without blocking airflow. If drive power drops or a hybrid-system warning appears, pull over — continuing to drive after coolant loss risks engine or inverter damage. Report the failure to NHTSA to feed the open investigation.
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, grand Highlander owners report failures in the seat-folding and latching hardware that is central to this vehicle's three-row selling point. Third-row seats refuse to lock into the upright position or to engage and disengage when folding flat, with broken plastic fragments found around the locking mechanism; owners fear the seatback would not restrain occupants in a crash. Separately, the 60 percent section of the second-row 60/40 bench has been documented by a Toyota dealership as having a defective seat track/latch assembly that failed in both directions — it seized so it could not slide at all, and on another occasion failed to stay latched while the vehicle was in motion. A third-row left-side seat belt jamming and refusing to release has also been reported. There is no recall covering the seat hardware.
Common Symptoms
Third-row seat will not lock into the upright position
Broken plastic pieces around the third-row locking mechanism
Third-row seats will not engage or disengage when folding flat
Second-row 60/40 bench seizes and will not slide in either direction
Second-row seat came unlatched while the vehicle was moving
Third-row seat belt jams and will not pull out
How to Fix
No free recall remedy exists; repairs are handled under the basic warranty (36 months / 36,000 miles), so raise them early. Have the dealer document the exact failure mode on a repair order — 'failed to stay latched while in motion' is the wording that gets a seat structure taken seriously, versus 'seat is stiff.' Remedy is replacement of the third-row latch/lock mechanism or the second-row seat track assembly. If a seat will not positively lock upright, do not carry an occupant in it. Report the failure to NHTSA; seat-latch complaint volume is what would drive an investigation.
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, multiple Grand Highlander owners report rattling and buzzing noises from the panoramic moonroof area and headliner. The noise occurs on rough roads and at highway speeds. The issue is traced to insufficient padding between the headliner panel and the moonroof frame, as well as loose wire harness clips routed through the headliner. The noise is amplified by the large panoramic glass surface area.
Common Symptoms
Buzzing or rattling from ceiling area
Noise worse on rough roads
Rattling at highway speeds
Noise seems to come from moonroof area
How to Fix
Visit the dealer for headliner rattle inspection. The fix involves adding adhesive-backed felt pads between the headliner and moonroof frame, and re-securing wire harness clips. This is typically covered under warranty. For DIY, carefully remove the headliner trim pieces around the moonroof and add 3M felt tape to contact points. Check the third-row area headliner clips as well.
Owner tips & cautions
TipMy dealer fixed the rattle by adding felt pads along the moonroof channel — took 30 minutes under warranty. If they deny warranty, it's a $10 DIY fix with 3M adhesive felt from Amazon.
On the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, the 8-speed automatic transmission in the turbocharged Grand Highlander exhibits harsh 1-2 and 2-3 shifts during light throttle driving, along with torque converter shudder at highway speeds between 40-60 mph. The issue is more pronounced when the transmission is cold.
Toyota has released updated transmission calibration software (TSB-0065-24) to address shift quality. A transmission fluid flush with Toyota WS fluid and TCM reprogramming resolves most cases. Severe shudder may require torque converter replacement.
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Medium Confidence175 owner reportsLast reported by owners Mar 2026Reviewed Mar 2026
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, one of the most widely reported Grand Highlander defects. Owners hear a rotational clicking, knocking or popping from the front drive shaft assemblies — most noticeable at low speed while turning left or right, on the first drive of the day, and in cold ambient temperatures. Toyota issued Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0082-24, 'Rotational Clicking Noise From Front Drive Shaft Assembly', which directs replacement of the front drive shaft (CV axle) assemblies. Owners report the root cause was insufficient grease in the CV joint boots, and that the production part was later superseded. Multiple owners report the noise RETURNING at 40,000-63,000 miles after an earlier warranty replacement, because the bulletin still called out the original (defective) part number rather than the updated one — in at least one case an owner won a binding arbitration ordering Toyota to replace the axles a second time. Dealers frequently cannot duplicate the noise in the shop, which is the main obstacle to getting the repair authorized.
Common Symptoms
Rotational clicking or clicking noise when turning the steering wheel left or right
Knocking or popping felt through the driver-side floor/pedal area during turns
Noise loudest at low speed, on the first drive of the day, and in cold weather
Noise returns months after an axle replacement
Dealer unable to duplicate the noise during a shop test drive
How to Fix
Have the dealer perform T-SB-0082-24 and replace the front drive shaft (CV axle) assemblies — covered under the powertrain warranty. Critically, ask the dealer to confirm the SUPERSEDED part number is being installed, not the original part number still printed in the bulletin; installing the original part is what produces the repeat failure. Because the noise is temperature- and cold-start dependent, book the first appointment of the day and ride along with the technician so the condition can be duplicated. There is no recall for this, so out-of-warranty repair is at owner expense.
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, owners and Car and Driver's long-term test report that the fuel nozzle clicks off prematurely, allowing only about 13-14 gallons into the roughly 17.2-gallon tank, so the vehicle cannot be filled to rated capacity and effective range per fill-up is reduced. The complaint is most prominent on the Hybrid Max powertrain and is tied to filler-neck/ORVR vapor-recovery behavior, a recurring pattern across Toyota hybrids. Forcing fuel past the click-off risks EVAP/ORVR damage.
Common Symptoms
Gas pump nozzle shuts off after only ~13-14 gallons
Cannot fill tank to ~17.2 gallon rated capacity
Reduced usable range per fill-up
Fuel gauge reads empty well before the tank is actually dry
How to Fix
Toyota has addressed fuel level/dispensing behavior via a software update (referenced as T-SB-0060-25); 2025 units built after a certain point are corrected, and earlier 2024-2025 units can have the update applied under warranty. Owners should stop at the first click rather than top off aggressively, and have the dealer apply the available fuel-level update. Document the issue with Toyota if range remains unacceptable.
On the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, the Grand Highlander exhibits excessive wind noise at highway speeds, particularly from the driver-side A-pillar and side mirror area. The large windshield and tall greenhouse design create aerodynamic noise that enters the cabin through door seal gaps. Some owners also report noise from the panoramic roof seals.
Common Symptoms
Whistling noise at speeds above 55 mph
Wind noise louder on driver side
Noise increases with crosswinds
Noise from A-pillar or mirror area
Reduced noise when pressing on door panel
How to Fix
Have the dealer inspect and reseat the door weatherstripping. Apply additional foam tape to the inner door seal channel per Toyota TSB guidance. Aftermarket door seal kits from WeatherTech can provide supplemental wind noise reduction. Check panoramic roof alignment if noise comes from overhead.
Owner tips & cautions
TipTry the tape test first - mask off sections of the door seal with painters tape to isolate the leak point.
Medium Confidence155 owner reportsLast reported by owners Mar 2026Reviewed Mar 2026
On the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, a repeating structural complaint on the 2024-2025 Grand Highlander: the rear portion of the hood, nearest the windshield, visibly vibrates and flutters at speeds above roughly 30 mph and becomes pronounced above 50 mph, worsening in windy conditions. The safety concern is not the hood latch but the moving reflection — the fluttering panel bounces sunlight into the driver's field of vision. One owner reported being blinded for several seconds on an interstate. Multiple dealers have reproduced the condition on test drives and reported back that Toyota's technical specialists have no repair available, characterizing the flutter as a normal characteristic of the vehicle. There is no recall and no published TSB remedy for it.
Common Symptoms
Visible vibration or flutter of the rear third of the hood above 30 mph
Flutter becomes severe above 50 mph and in crosswinds
Moving sun glare reflecting off the hood into the driver's eyes
Dealer reproduces the condition but reports no repair is available
How to Fix
There is no free recall remedy and Toyota has told dealers there is no repair. Have the dealer document the condition on a repair order anyway — reproduced-but-no-fix documentation is what supports a lemon-law or buyback claim, which is how some owners have resolved it. Some owners reduce the flutter by having the hood-to-fender alignment and the rear hood bumpers/cushions adjusted upward, or by adding hood insulation, but neither is a Toyota-endorsed fix and neither eliminates it. A dashboard mat or anti-glare treatment reduces the reflection but not its 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. 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."
Campaign #26V17900024/03/2026
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
NHTSA opened investigation 11754975 covering roughly 87,000 model year 2024-2026 Grand Highlanders after owners reported that the lower fascia uses large open apertures with no protective mesh screen or secondary baffle, letting highway rocks and road debris pass straight through… Repairs typically run $1,400-$3,500. Severity: high.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Panel May Be Blank at Startup (Recall)?
A software error in the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster can cause the panel to be blank at startup, removing the ability to see certain malfunction indicators and warning telltales (including speed and brake/tire-pressure warnings). Loss of safety-critical telltales increase… Severity: high.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Phantom Automatic Emergency Braking Activation?
Some Grand Highlander owners report the pre-collision system activating unnecessarily — applying the brakes hard when no obstacle is present. Common triggers include overpass shadows, road debris sensors misidentifying objects, and metal bridge expansion joints. The phantom braki… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: high.
What is the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander 8-Speed Automatic Harsh Shifting and Torque Converter Shudder?
The 8-speed automatic transmission in the turbocharged Grand Highlander exhibits harsh 1-2 and 2-3 shifts during light throttle driving, along with torque converter shudder at highway speeds between 40-60 mph. The issue is more pronounced when the transmission is cold. Repairs typically run $0-$2,800. Severity: medium.
What is the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Panoramic View Monitor Software Error Kills the Reverse Camera Image (Recall 25V744000)?
The 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is named in NHTSA recall 25V744000 when built with the Panoramic View Monitor system. Toyota found a software error that can cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen once the three-row SUV is put in reverse, leaving the v… Severity: medium.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Third-Row Seat Latch and Second-Row Seat Track Fail to Lock or Seize?
Grand Highlander owners report failures in the seat-folding and latching hardware that is central to this vehicle's three-row selling point. Third-row seats refuse to lock into the upright position or to engage and disengage when folding flat, with broken plastic fragments found… Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Front Drive Shaft (CV Joint) Rotational Clicking and Knocking When Turning?
One of the most widely reported Grand Highlander defects. Owners hear a rotational clicking, knocking or popping from the front drive shaft assemblies — most noticeable at low speed while turning left or right, on the first drive of the day, and in cold ambient temperatures. Toyo… Repairs typically run $600-$1,400. Severity: medium.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Fuel Tank Will Not Fill to Rated Capacity (Premature Nozzle Shut-Off)?
Owners and Car and Driver's long-term test report that the fuel nozzle clicks off prematurely, allowing only about 13-14 gallons into the roughly 17.2-gallon tank, so the vehicle cannot be filled to rated capacity and effective range per fill-up is reduced. The complaint is most… Severity: medium.
What is the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Excessive Wind Noise from A-Pillar and Mirror Area?
The Grand Highlander exhibits excessive wind noise at highway speeds, particularly from the driver-side A-pillar and side mirror area. The large windshield and tall greenhouse design create aerodynamic noise that enters the cabin through door seal gaps. Some owners also report no… Repairs typically run $0-$300. Severity: low.
What is the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Infotainment Software Bugs and Display Issues?
As a new model, the Grand Highlander has experienced various infotainment software bugs including touchscreen freezes, navigation glitches, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity drops, and occasional display blackouts. Toyota has addressed many of these through over-th… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Panoramic Roof and Headliner Rattle?
Multiple Grand Highlander owners report rattling and buzzing noises from the panoramic moonroof area and headliner. The noise occurs on rough roads and at highway speeds. The issue is traced to insufficient padding between the headliner panel and the moonroof frame, as well as lo… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: low.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Rear Edge of the Hood Flutters at Highway Speed and Reflects Sun Glare Into the Driver's Eyes?
A repeating structural complaint on the 2024-2025 Grand Highlander: the rear portion of the hood, nearest the windshield, visibly vibrates and flutters at speeds above roughly 30 mph and becomes pronounced above 50 mph, worsening in windy conditions. The safety concern is not the… Repairs typically run $0-$400. Severity: low.
What is the 2024-2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label (Recall 24V548000)?
Certain Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles were recalled because the Load Carrying Capacity Modification label may display inaccurate added-weight values, failing to comply with FMVSS 110 'Tire Selection and Rims.' An incorrect label can lead an owner to overload the vehicle beyond… Severity: low.
