Toyota Highlander

20172025 · 18 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
24
Best
25

The Toyota Highlander has been tested by the EPA across 18 different configurations spanning model years 2017 through 2025. Over this period, the Highlander has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 24 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.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2025
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2025
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2024
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2024
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2023
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2023
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2021
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2021
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2019
2.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2019
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2018
2.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2017
2.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG

Historical Efficiency

2025
25
2024
25
2023
25
2022
24
2021
24
2020
24
2019
23
2018
23
2017
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Highlander) 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. 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
447
Total Deaths
140

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.7%
Fire Occurrence
1.8%
Speeding Involved
11.9%
DUI Involved
7.6%
Primary Impact Zone

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

72%
Front
14%
Side
14%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes115
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2022
Fatal Crashes117
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2021
Fatal Crashes88
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.27
2020
Fatal Crashes51
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.25
2019
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.27
2018
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.30
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
1
2024
2
2023
5
2022
2
2021
2
2020
5
2019
1
2018
3
2017
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory