Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Highlander.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander features an Automatic (S8) transmission and delivers an EPA-rated 21/27/23 mpg. This model year has recorded 3 recalls and 7 total owner complaints, with the top complaint area listed as "Unknown Or Other." Within a broader model history spanning 1997 to 2026, these figures sit well below the 475 complaints reported in 2021 and trend closer to the 1997 low of a single complaint.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 90915YZZN1 |
| Engine air filter | 17801F0020 alt 17801F0050 |
| Spark plug | 9091901289 alt 90919A1008 |
| Front wiper blades | 852120E090 alt 852220E090 |
| Thermostat | 16343F0010 alt 16342F0010 |
| Cabin air filter | 8713958010 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 68.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4123 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65.4 / 65.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 54/46 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 27 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Highlander of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Platinum 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.50 sec | 265 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | XSE 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.10 sec | 265 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | XLE 3.5L V6 | 6.80 sec | 15.30 sec | 295 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | XSE 3.5L V6 | 6.80 sec | 15.40 sec | 295 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | XSE 3.5L V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 295 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Platinum 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 295 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | XLE 3.5L V6 | 7.20 sec | 15.60 sec | 295 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Hybrid Platinum 2.5L I-4 + Elec | 7.30 sec | 16.00 sec | 243 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander shows a dramatic decline in complaints (7) compared to the preceding years—down from 164 in 2023 and 39 in 2024—which might initially suggest improved reliability. However, this trend must be interpreted cautiously: the 2025 model year has been on the market for less time than prior years, meaning fewer owners have accumulated miles and filed complaints, and the 2026 data (1 complaint) confirms this pattern of early-year underreporting. Looking at the broader generation arc, complaints peaked in 2019 (465) and 2021 (475), then steadily declined through 2024, while recalls remained elevated (9 in 2023, 7 in 2024) before dropping to 3 for 2025—suggesting the manufacturer addressed major systemic issues through the recall process. The complaint categories for 2025 are diverse and isolated (visibility, forward collision avoidance, engine cooling), with zero crash or fire complaints reported. The takeaway: while the very low complaint count for 2025 is partially a function of its newness, the downward trend across the generation combined with fewer recalls suggests this is a promising model year, though buyers should still verify any open recalls are resolved at purchase.
All 7 complaints on record, top 6 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025… Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0040-24 Rev1 | 2026-06-25 | Structure | Some 2020 – 2026 model year Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a water… |
| T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 | 2026-01-07 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| T-SB-0083-25 | 2025-11-07 | Electrical System | A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and… |
| T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 | 2025-06-13 | Electrical System | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the… |
| T-TT-0779-25 | 2025-04-02 | Electrical System | To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may… |
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EPA figures are 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.