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2024 Toyota Highlander Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 37 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Toyota Highlander

The 2024 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Use Caution — 2024 Toyota Highlander

The 2024 Toyota Highlander has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
37
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Toyota Highlander (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V419000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V452000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V548000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V595000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V744000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V872000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V128000
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Most Common Problems — 2024 Toyota Highlander

Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
11
Service Brakes
5
Electrical System
5
Power Train
3
Structure
2
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Engine
1
Other/i Am Not Sure
1
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Toyota Highlander — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.

2018 252 complaints 2019 453 complaints 2020 285 complaints 2021 447 complaints 2022 208 complaints 2023 156 complaints 2024 37 complaints 2025 7 complaints 2026 1 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Toyota Highlander

Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Toyota Highlander has 7 recalls and 37 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Highlander have?
The 2024 Toyota Highlander has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Highlander?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Toyota Highlander are: Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander safe to buy?
The 2024 Toyota Highlander has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Highlander should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Highlander are: 2024, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.