The 2026 Toyota Highlander has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset. EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2.4L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 36 MPG combined. The 2026 Toyota Highlander belongs to the 4th generation (XU70) Highlander platform spanning model years 2020–2026.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 22–36 MPG (10 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
22–36MPG
10 EPA certified variants (2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2.4L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Grand Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 37 MPG 34 MPG 36 MPG — $1,700 / yr
Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 35 MPG 34 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Highlander Hybrid AWD Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 35 MPG 35 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 36 MPG 32 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 26 MPG 27 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Grand Highlander LE/XLE 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Grand Highlander Limited 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Highlander AWD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Grand Highlander AWD Limited/Platinum 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
HYBRID SUV HEV AWD 16.400000000000002%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Toyota Highlander models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Highlander.

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Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.