2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags333.3%
- Powertrain (other)222.2%
- Driver assistance111.1%
- Engine111.1%
- Fuel system111.1%
- Other / unspecified111.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer ordered the parts, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond within 2-3 seconds and was nearly T-boned by another vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently while accelerating from a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field technician to diagnose the vehicle, who determined that the turbo needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the turbo; however, the failure recurred. The dealer reset the hybrid system and an unknown system several times; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact's wife had informed the contact that the vehicle shuddered significantly while idling. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35-45 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power while shifting gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to a software update issue. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed by and independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before responding to the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact stated that on one occasion, the accelerator pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond within 2-3 seconds and was nearly T-boned by another vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently while accelerating from a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field technician to diagnose the vehicle, who determined that the turbo needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the turbo; however, the failure recurred. The dealer reset the hybrid system and an unknown system several times; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact's wife had informed the contact that the vehicle shuddered significantly while idling. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated the vehicle failed to maintain proper fuel pressure. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the pump would click off before the vehicle was fully refueled. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond within 2-3 seconds and was nearly T-boned by another vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently while accelerating from a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field technician to diagnose the vehicle, who determined that the turbo needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the turbo; however, the failure recurred. The dealer reset the hybrid system and an unknown system several times; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact's wife had informed the contact that the vehicle shuddered significantly while idling. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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