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2026 Toyota Highlander: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2026 Toyota Highlander with NHTSA, and it has 0 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

Owner complaints

6

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

0

on record

Fuel economy

24 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,500

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Body, glass & interior2
Driver-assist & stability1
Transmission & drivetrain1
Engine & cooling1

Engines and fuel economy

VersionDriveCombined
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel Drive24 mpg

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Toyota Highlander

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (97/100) and the 2021 worst (38/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202487/100
202368/100
202271/100
202138/100
202073/100
201958/100
201883/100
201784/100
201697/100
201592/100

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Toyota Highlander have?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (2), driver-assist & stability (1), transmission & drivetrain (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Highlander have?

None on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota Highlander get?

Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.

What are the best years of the Toyota Highlander?

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (97/100) and the 2021 worst (38/100).