Toyota Highlander AWD

20142026 · 16 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
22
Best
24

The Toyota Highlander AWD has been tested by the EPA across 16 different configurations spanning model years 2014 through 2026. Over this period, the Highlander AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2026
24
2025
24
2024
24
2023
24
2022
23
2021
23
2020
23
2019
22
2018
22
2017
22
2016
20
2015
20
2014
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Highlander AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota Highlander AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Toyota Toyota Highlander grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
757
Total Deaths
226

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.5%
Fire Occurrence
1.1%
Speeding Involved
10.2%
DUI Involved
7.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

71%
Front
13%
Side
16%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes154
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2022
Fatal Crashes156
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2021
Fatal Crashes130
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2020
Fatal Crashes78
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.26
2019
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.20
2018
Fatal Crashes59
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2017
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2016
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.19
2015
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.21
2014
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.25

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2024
1
2023
5
2022
2
2021
2
2020
4
2019
1
2018
3
2017
3
2016
2
2015
1
2014
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory