5TDACAB51TS0933782026 TOYOTA Grand Highlander
Executive Summary
2026 TOYOTA Grand Highlander was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There is 1 open recall on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
- ▸1 open recall — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- ▸Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- Grand Highlander
- Year
- 2026
- Trim / Series
- 15 Series
- Body Style
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 4-cyl 2.5L 187 hp
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC.
- Assembly
- PRINCETON, INDIANA, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
- Electrification
- HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown
Produces Tundra, Sequoia, and Sienna. Strong manufacturing standards.
✓ No high-risk recall components found
- ▸Electric/hybrid vehicle — monitor for battery thermal events
NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 1 recall below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of 1 recall has a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
TOYOTA has an excellent recall completion rate (95%) — owners typically receive a remedy within 14 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~14 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
SummaryToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Read full details...
~78% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired
High RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse
The blue line shows 7 total NHTSA complaints filed over 2 years, with the worst year being 2026 (6 complaints).
The amber reliability line is declining — recent years score around 64/100, lower than earlier in the vehicle's life. This pattern indicates issues are accumulating over time rather than being resolved, which is a concern for used buyers.
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
20% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
TOYOTA has been fined $1217M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Criminal settlement — concealed unintended acceleration defects for years before recall.
Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 5TDACAB51TS093378 |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Make | TOYOTA |
| Model | Grand Highlander |
| Series | 15 Series |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Doors | 5 |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 2.5 |
| Horsepower | 187 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC. |
| Assembly City | PRINCETON |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 5TD |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 1 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | T |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | S |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 093378 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 1 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 7 |
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/17/2026, 8:48:28 AM.