The worst 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
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Recalls 4
Seats: mid/rear assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- Toyota 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.
- Risk
- A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 26V128000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Toyota 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.
- Risk
- A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 25V872000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: display function
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Recall number 25V744000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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. 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."
- Risk
- A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V548000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle...
- Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the...
- Obsolete notice
- Water leak from the roof rack attachment clips
- Condition in which the air conditioner does not cool due to a leak and/or corrosion in the rear underbody...
- Obsolete notice
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 –...
- The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high...
- Technical instructions for 25TD01 rear traction motor cable corrosion certain 2019 - 2024 RAV4 HV (AWD),...
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 36 | 35 | 36 |
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Questions about the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
4 recalls, covering seats, seat belts and back over prevention.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid get?
Official estimates for the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid range from 36 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 36 city and 35 highway.
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