2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Economy: 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)

Combined Economy

22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)
Displacement	2.4 L to 2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)
Highway	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

7 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

26V598000: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's…
Reported September 17, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V437000: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at…
Reported July 8, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V744000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Toyota 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…
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's…
Reported October 30, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have?

Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

Combined fuel economy is 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.