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2024 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 9. The most common issue is air bags problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2024 toyota grand highlander hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v461000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year.

9

Total Complaints

3

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 6)

AIR BAGS

3 complaints
33%
  • • The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair
  • • The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl
  • • The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer ordered the parts, but the vehicle was not diagnosed o
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (3)

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN20/06/2024

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2024 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,334
Per month
$111
Per mile
11.1¢
MPG
36
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$1,298/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,412/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,021
Full coverage / month
$168
Liability only / year
$639
vs US avg
+21%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.15x
= Full coverage estimate$2021

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change
10K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
5K mi
Brake fluid
30 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
100K mi
Spark plugs
120K mi
Cabin air filter
30K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
10 yr / 150K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    AIR BAGS: The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35-45 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power while shifting gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to a software update

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated the vehicle failed to maintain proper fuel pressure. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the pump would click off before the vehicle was fully refueled. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but no cause fo

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before responding to the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact stated that on one occasion, the accelerator pedal was depresse

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID — Year Comparison

How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2024
9Below Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
9
Recalls
3
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
9

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