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Toyota HighlanderModel year report

2024 Toyota Highlander Problems

Compared with other Toyota Highlander years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
43filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,678miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Toyota Highlander (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2024 Toyota Highlander. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 14 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and fuel system (8). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,678 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 64 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I've been waiting for a recall repair based on a recall file nearly 8 months ago now. This recall still appears to have no remedy. I continue to get emails about this issue from my dealer, but when I call to schedule the appointment to fix it, they continue to tell me that no remedy is available yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11735646, filed 2026-05

Brakes: “>While exiting a highway my vehicle surged forward crashing into the vehicle in front of me.Engaging the brake, my car smashed into the van again. I had no control over the forward momentum of the car. >Both the driver & I were in danger of injury >The problem has not been addressed as my damaged car is being repaired >The vehicle has not been inspected >I was given no warning that the incident was forthcoming”

NHTSA complaint #11693669, filed 2025-10

Fuel system: “I have been experiencing a gas smell issue with my Toyota Highlander near the rear of the car by gas cap area upon putting in gas and driving. The smell starts typically when it’s a hot day outside and I only usually get half a tank worth of gas. After getting gas and driving about 15-30 mins. Is when the smell of gas starts. I recently took my car it to the local Toyota dealership and they checked the purge valve, fuel canister and EVAP system. The technician did state that the fuel rail failed slightly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761388, filed 2026-09

Electrical system: “On or about Oct, 3rd, 2025 , my vehicle experienced the 'Check Engine' light and all the warning lights lit up, the hybrid system failed to engage, the vehicle would say “park somewhere safe /take to dealer” . I immediately took the vehicle to the authorized Toyota dealership, Wonderies Toyota Alhambra , for diagnosis. They said they could not find anything, reset the sensors, and told us to come back if the problem persisted, and one hour later the system lights lit up again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11695503, filed 2025-10

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 13,357 miles.

25%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–15025%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,678 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20242025202619
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Toyota Highlander. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Highlander · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 16.4% risk
Highlander · SUV FWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2024 Toyota Highlander version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Highlander FWD2.4L 4-cyl8-speed automatic222925$2,700
Highlander FWD2.4L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$2,800
Highlander AWD2.4L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212824$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2024 Toyota Highlander → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 64 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 64 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Highlander

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025108,4984525—Too new
20244311,6787525Too new to compareToo new
202318931,812952574 · MoreToo new
202226628,750552477 · MoreRising
202153327,109452490 · MoreRising
202032120,500452472 · MoreRising
201950612,600352379 · MoreRising
201827116,250452362 · TypicalStable
201727120,000352352 · TypicalStable
201611125,000252216 · FewerFalling
201519230,650152222 · FewerFalling
201413636,700452212 · FewerFalling
201320735,000342236 · TypicalFalling
201218251,000242215 · FewerFalling
201118150,000542237 · TypicalFalling
201021654,00010—2248 · TypicalFalling
200913460,0009—2234 · FewerFalling
200840577,45011—2068 · MoreFalling
200712460,5004—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200627866,0007—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200522456,0006—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200428653,1265—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200325893,5002—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200230170,0002—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200113758,3003—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Highlander model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2024 Toyota Highlander as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Toyota Highlander is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 14 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2024 Toyota Highlander been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2024 Toyota Highlander do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Toyota Highlander 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Toyota Highlander get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Toyota Highlander (Highlander, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Toyota Highlander reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,678 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 13,357 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.