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Toyota Highlander: safety ratings, MPG, and recalls

Year-by-year NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, and complaint counts for the Toyota Highlander.

27
CarCabin Score
Concerns
0
Safety
/ 40
12
Fuel
/ 25
0
Rel.
/ 20
15
Rec.
/ 15
Year:202520242023202220212020201920182017
Safety (overall)
Not tested
NHTSA NCAP
Combined MPG
23
Regular Gasoline
Recalls (year)
0
0 across all years
Complaints (year)
130
500 across all years

Fuel economy by year

EPA city, highway, and combined MPG by model year.

Owner complaint summary (2019)

Top component categories

  • POWER TRAIN93
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
  • ENGINE6
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2

Severe outcomes reported

  • Crash-involved complaints2
  • Fire-involved complaints0
  • Injuries reported1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Counts are consumer self-reports and may not be verified.

EPA fuel economy detail (2019)

City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
Annual fuel cost
$2,600
CO2 (g/mi)
391

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FAQ

What is the CarCabin Score for the 2019 Toyota Highlander?+
27 out of 100 for 2019. The score combines NHTSA safety stars (untested), EPA combined MPG (23), recall count (0), and complaint count (130). See the methodology page for the formula.
How many recalls has the Toyota Highlander had?+
Across all model years indexed (2015 onward), NHTSA shows 0 Toyota Highlander recall campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text and shown on the recall timeline above.
Where can I verify recall status for my specific vehicle?+
Always verify recall status with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The CarCabin profile is a summary; only NHTSA can tell you whether a campaign applies to your specific vehicle and whether the remedy has been performed.

Sources. NHTSA NCAP (safety), NHTSA Recalls API, NHTSA Complaints API, EPA Fuel Economy dataset. CarCabin Score formula at /methodology.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Always verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN and have a qualified mechanic inspect any vehicle before purchase.