2024 Toyota Grand Highlander fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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1. Filed Sep 12, 2026CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I own a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum, purchased brand new in February 2024 and now with approximately 30,400 miles. Since the first few weeks, the vehicle has had an ongoing fuel tank/range issue. The fuel tank is rated at approximately 17 gallons, but the gas pump consistently shuts off after only 10–12 gallons, even when the vehicle indicates 0 miles to empty. It accepts approximately the same amount whether I refuel with 80, 20, or 0 miles remaining.…

   NHTSA complaint #11763866 · source
2. Filed Sep 1, 2026ILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   At 5:16 pm, CST. I was stopped at a stop sign headed west on a 25 mph road crossing a 30 mph road (that does not have a stop sign) in Illinois. After waiting for a an appropriate gap in traffic, I attempted to accelerate though the interesting. I released the brake pedal and attempted to accelerate. The vehicle barely accelerated. The engine seemed to minimally climb in RPM and only accelerated minimally out into the cross road. This lasted approximately 1-2 seconds. AT this…

   NHTSA complaint #11761276 · source
3. Filed Aug 28, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I currently own a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander with the 2.4L turbo engine, which I purchased in July 2023. I have been experiencing a strong gasoline/fuel smell coming from the vehicle. I took the vehicle to Fox Toyota in El Paso for inspection. According to the dealership, the smell was caused by the gasoline I was using and they stated that the fuel contained too much ethanol. However, the gasoline smell was strong enough to be concerning, and I am not comfortable simply…

   NHTSA complaint #11760346 · source
4. Filed Aug 25, 2026UTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The car stalled on entering secondary roads from my own neighborhood. When it happens, I have pressed the throttle and the car stops moving forward. It takes 5-10 seconds before the engine picks up and the car moves. The first owner found the same thing and now as the second owner, it has done the same thing.

   NHTSA complaint #11759577 · source
5. Filed Aug 23, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While driving on a highway at highway speed of approximately 62 miles per hour, a rock from the highway went through the front grille's hole, and punctured the area of the radiator, resulted in a large loss of coolant, and the vehicle's speed suddenly lost highway speed and lost propulsion on the highway, while driving at a highway speed. Thankfully noone was driving behind me. However, If someone was behind me, they would have hit me from the rear due to my loss of…

   NHTSA complaint #11758880 · source
6. Filed Aug 23, 2026NYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   During driving on a highway at highway speed (not off-roading), A road debris or rock went through the front grille's hole and damaged the cooling system which leaked coolant and i experienced a loss of power and propulsion while driving on highway, as a result of this issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11758833 · source
7. Filed Aug 12, 202645,000 miAZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact believed that the odor was caused by a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with an evaporator filter failure, and it was determined that a fuel leak was not the cause of the odor. The dealer stated that the vehicle did not require a repair and…

   NHTSA complaint #11756482 · source
8. Filed Aug 11, 2026TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle intermittently fails to accelerate when accelerator pedal is depressed after stopping. Vehicle may move extremely slowly for several seconds and then suddenly regain power. This has occurred while entering/intersecting traffic and has resulted in near-collision situations. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11756305 · source
9. Filed Jul 16, 2026ILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I've had consistent issues with the vehicle accelerating and shifting. These include sluggish acceleration, loss of power and sputtering when we've come to a complete stop and starting to move again. We've almost been hit by other vehicles at least over 20 times because the vehicle has failed to accelerate when pulling into a roadway. The car hesitates during acceleration regardless of how much I push the gas. Once it starts to go, it feels as though the car can't shift from…

   NHTSA complaint #11750786 · source
10. Filed Jul 1, 2026CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    On a recent road trip I experience loss of acceleration twice. I was at a stop sign making a left hand turn. I step on the accelerator it start forward but then stop suddenly leaving me in the 1st lane of on coming traffic. I smashed on the accelerator several time before the vehicle finally responded. I took the vehicle to the dealer on 6/30 told the dealer what had happen along with my google findings acceleration hesitation and sudden lurching in the Toyota Grand…

    NHTSA complaint #11747691 · source
11. Filed Jun 25, 2026MOElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    While driving my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD at highway speed with only 16,755 miles on the vehicle, multiple warning messages suddenly appeared, including warnings related to the engine, hybrid system, AWD system, and other vehicle functions. The vehicle instructed me to pull over immediately and significantly reduced power output, making it difficult to maintain highway speed and safely maneuver through traffic. I was able to reach the shoulder and had the…

    NHTSA complaint #11746510 · source
12. Filed Mar 22, 2026COFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    The incidents most often occur when I try to accelerate after vehicle is stopped at an intersection. The car hesitates during acceleration regardless of how much I push the gas. Once it starts to go, it feels as though the car can't shift from 1st to 2nd gear. The RPMs get up 4500 while the car is going 25-40 mph and remain there for a few seconds up to ~20 seconds. I am fearful of getting t-boned when my car hesitates while turning at an intersection, going through an…

    NHTSA complaint #11726187 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology