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Toyota Grand Highlander VIN decoder

Enter a Toyota Grand Highlander VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.

Toyota Grand Highlander at a glance

Model years in NHTSA data2024–20274 model years
Recalls since 20247
Year with most recalls20244 recalls
Latest recall filedSep 2026

Toyota Grand Highlander model years and recalls

NHTSA lists the Toyota Grand Highlander for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.

Model yearVIN year code (10th character)Recalls listed by NHTSA
2027 V 0
2026 T 3
2025 S 3
2024 R 4

A recall count is for all Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.

Latest Toyota Grand Highlander recalls

The newest recall campaigns NHTSA lists for the Toyota Grand Highlander, newest first.

Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm

17 Sep 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V598000 · Model years: 2026

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. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.

Power Train: Axle Assembly

8 Jul 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V437000 · Model years: 2026

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.

Risk: A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.

Equipment: Other: Labels

24 Mar 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V179000 · Model years: 2025

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."

Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

Back Over Prevention: Display Function

30 Oct 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026

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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

11 Sep 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · Model years: 2024, 2025

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.

Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 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 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

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Equipment: Other: Labels

23 Jul 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · Model years: 2024

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.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain

20 Jun 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V461000 · Model years: 2024

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."

Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.

Most recalled Toyota Grand Highlander parts

Recall campaigns by the main component NHTSA names:

  • Equipment: 2 recalls
  • Steering: 1 recall
  • Power train: 1 recall
  • Back over prevention: 1 recall
  • Electrical system: 1 recall
  • Air bags: 1 recall

How to read a Toyota Grand Highlander VIN

  • Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Toyota uses these codes in NHTSA data: 2T1, 2T3, 3TM, 3TY, 4T1, 4T3, 4T4, 5TB, 5TD, 5TE, 5TF, 5YF ….
  • Characters 4-8 describe the Grand Highlander: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
  • Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 Grand Highlander has V in position 10.
  • Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.

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Toyota Grand Highlander VIN questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Grand Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Toyota Grand Highlander from 2024 to 2027. Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your model year.

Which model years of the Toyota Grand Highlander are in NHTSA data?

NHTSA lists the Toyota Grand Highlander for 4 model years (2024–2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.

How do I tell the year of a Toyota Grand Highlander from the VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 Grand Highlander has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Toyota Grand Highlander?

At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.

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