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2026 Toyota Highlander Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Highlander, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2026 Highlander and 4 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is back over prevention: sensing system: camera, with 1 report.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 6). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
  2. VISIBILITY/WIPER1
  3. POWER TRAIN1
  4. ENGINE1
  5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
  6. SEATS1

2026 Highlander Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year. This is not a clean bill of health or a VIN check.

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2026 Highlander Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
T-SB-0003-26 Rev1Jun 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta…11034826
T-SB-0040-24 Rev1Jun 25, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSome 2020 – 2026 model year Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a water leak from the roof rack attachment clips. This may be caused by the sealant in the ro…11034823
T-SB-0004-26 Rev1Jun 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe…11034819
T-SB-0005-26 Rev1Jun 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a…11034813
T-SB-0002-26 Rev1Jun 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du…11034812
T-SB-0017-25 Rev2Feb 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.11029890
T-SB-0005-26Feb 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a…11029879
T-SB-0005-25 Rev2Feb 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25.11029878
T-SB-0004-26Feb 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe…11029876
T-SB-0007-25 Rev2Feb 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE February 03, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-26.11029872
T-SB-0003-26Feb 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta…11029871
T-SB-0009-25 Rev2Jan 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0002-26.11028725
T-SB-0002-26Jan 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du…11028723
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remedi…11028712
T-SB-0017-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a…11026317
T-SB-0009-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The guidelines included should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due…11026316
T-SB-0007-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta…11026315
T-SB-0005-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe…11026314
T-SB-0009-25 Rev1Jun 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du…11020646
T-SB-0007-25 Rev1Jun 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta…11020645
All 2026 Highlander records at NHTSA

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  • Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
  • Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
  • Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents

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