2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo
Toyota Grand Highlander: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.058 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 379 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 116 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,586 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 76 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Toyota Safety Sense.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER20%
- POWER TRAIN15%
- ENGINE12%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
- STRUCTURE9%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 106 total.
Toyota Grand Highlander: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
30 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERT-SB-0055-24 Rev2
Some 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 remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual a
Aug 19, 2025ENGINET-SB-0060-25
Some customers of 2024 – 2025 model year Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles may experience one or more of the following complaints when the low fuel level warning light illuminates: •The total amount of fuel dispensed during refueling is less than the customer expects when •the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, leading to the customer not being able to put as •much fuel into the tank as they expect. •The low fuel level warning light illuminates earlier than the customer expects. •Reduced drivi
Jul 15, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYT-SB-0111-24 Rev1
Some 2024 – 2025 model year Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an abnormal fluttering and/or vibration across the rear-center section of the hood. This phenomenon is most notable on darker color vehicles. However, this condition may be noticed on the subject vehicles regardless of the paint color.
Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0058-23 Rev1
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Apr 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0037-25
Some 2024 – 2025 model year Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is inoperative, there is a BSM malfunction message on the multi-information display (MID), or the driving assist information indicator is illuminated, along with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: •C1AB413 – Outer Mirror Indicator (Module "B" Side) Circuit Open •C1AB513 – Outer Mirror Indicator (Module "A" Side) Cir
Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-TT-0779-25
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.
Feb 24, 2025POWER TRAINT-SB-0028-25
Some 2023 – 2025 Crown and 2024 – 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Hybrid Transmission Assembly HPC60 may exhibit a shudder sensation when the vehicle is at a complete stop, the State of Charge (SOC) of the HV Battery is greater than 76%, and the transmission is in the Drive position with the brakes applied.
Feb 10, 2025ENGINET-SB-0021-25
Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Global Techstream+ (GTS+) ECU flash reprogramming procedures and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard+ (CUW+). To ensure the correct ECU software is installed, ECUs will re
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 2 yr
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 25k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 150k mi
Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.