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# Toyota Highlander

Model years 2018–2027

The Toyota Highlander is an SUV or crossover nameplate from Toyota, designed for family transportation, passenger space and cargo utility. Depending on configuration, it may offer seating across three rows. Across its model years, powertrain, drivetrain, seating layout, cargo capacity, towing capability and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time.

![](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2023_Toyota_Highlander_Turbo_002-scaled-1.jpg>)

### [Latest](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/#latest-coverage>)

### [News](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/#hub-news>)

### [Reviews](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/#reviews>)

### [Recalls](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/#recalls>)

### [Known Problems](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/#known-problems>)

### [Related](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/#related>)

LATEST WHAT’S NEW

## What’s New With the Toyota Highlander

### [What’s new for the 2022 Toyota Highlander? Bronze is the new black](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/02/whats-new-for-the-2022-toyota-highlander-bronze-is-the-new-black/>)

In the Olympics the bronze medal means you got third place, but when it comes to the 2022 Toyota Highlander, it means exclusivity. That’s because for this model year, Toyota…

[Read the latest Toyota Highlander update →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/02/whats-new-for-the-2022-toyota-highlander-bronze-is-the-new-black/>)

## Latest Toyota Highlander Coverage

The newest reporting across every Toyota Highlander topic.

[toyota highalander copy](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/07/2020-2026-toyota-highlander-known-problems-loose-2nd-row-seats-ecu-stalls-transmission-whining/>)

### [2020-2026 Toyota Highlander Known Problems: Recalls, Loose Second Row Seats, ECU Stalls, Transmission Whining](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/07/2020-2026-toyota-highlander-known-problems-loose-2nd-row-seats-ecu-stalls-transmission-whining/>)

The Highlander has been Toyota’s go-to family hauler since its inception about 25 years ago. The 2020 through 2026 model…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/07/2020-2026-toyota-highlander-known-problems-loose-2nd-row-seats-ecu-stalls-transmission-whining/>)

### [2027 Toyota Highlander BEV: 3 Row EV Built In the USA](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/2027-toyota-highlander-bev-3-row-ev-built-in-the-usa/>)

Toyota has been teasing a new vehicle over the past couple of weeks, dating back to January 27th, when Tim thought…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/2027-toyota-highlander-bev-3-row-ev-built-in-the-usa/>)

### [Highlander Goes Electric: What We Now Know of the 2027 Toyota Highlander BEV](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/highlander-goes-electric-what-we-now-know-of-the-2027-toyota-highlander-bev/>)

Toyota has been on a roll, taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions over the past couple of weeks, dating…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/highlander-goes-electric-what-we-now-know-of-the-2027-toyota-highlander-bev/>)

[Read all coverage →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/?coverage=latest>)

## News

News across Toyota Highlander model years.

### [2027 Toyota Highlander BEV: 3 Row EV Built In the USA](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/2027-toyota-highlander-bev-3-row-ev-built-in-the-usa/>)

Toyota has been teasing a new vehicle over the past couple of weeks, dating back to January 27th, when Tim thought…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/2027-toyota-highlander-bev-3-row-ev-built-in-the-usa/>)

### [Highlander Goes Electric: What We Now Know of the 2027 Toyota Highlander BEV](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/highlander-goes-electric-what-we-now-know-of-the-2027-toyota-highlander-bev/>)

Toyota has been on a roll, taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions over the past couple of weeks, dating…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/02/highlander-goes-electric-what-we-now-know-of-the-2027-toyota-highlander-bev/>)

[2023 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/10/new-gas-engine-and-more-for-the-2023-toyota-highlander/>)

### [New gas engine and more for the 2023 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/10/new-gas-engine-and-more-for-the-2023-toyota-highlander/>)

The 2023 Toyota Highlander will come with a new gas engine, larger multimedia screen and more changes for the three-row…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/10/new-gas-engine-and-more-for-the-2023-toyota-highlander/>)

[Read all news →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/?coverage=news>)

## Reviews

First drives, road tests and owner reviews.

### [2020 Toyota Highlander: Does next-gen SUV keep Highlander’s winning ways?](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/03/road-test-review-2020-highlander-platinum-by-carl-malek/>)

When it comes to the sales race in the popular three row SUV segment, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is an…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/03/road-test-review-2020-highlander-platinum-by-carl-malek/>)

[Read all reviews →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/?coverage=reviews>)

## Recalls

Recent safety campaigns and repair information.

[Recall: 2017 Toyota Sienna, 2018 Toyota Highlander, 2017 Lexus RX350](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/recall-2017-toyota-sienna-2018-toyota-highlander-2017-lexus-rx350/>)

### [Recall: 2017 Toyota Sienna, 2018 Toyota Highlander, 2017 Lexus RX350](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/recall-2017-toyota-sienna-2018-toyota-highlander-2017-lexus-rx350/>)

Brake Assist Vacuum Pump May Fail A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/04/recall-2017-toyota-sienna-2018-toyota-highlander-2017-lexus-rx350/>)

[Read all recalls →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/?coverage=recalls>)

## Known Problems

Reported issues and known problems across Toyota Highlander model years.

[toyota highalander copy](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/07/2020-2026-toyota-highlander-known-problems-loose-2nd-row-seats-ecu-stalls-transmission-whining/>)

### [2020-2026 Toyota Highlander Known Problems: Recalls, Loose Second Row Seats, ECU Stalls, Transmission Whining](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/07/2020-2026-toyota-highlander-known-problems-loose-2nd-row-seats-ecu-stalls-transmission-whining/>)

The Highlander has been Toyota’s go-to family hauler since its inception about 25 years ago. The 2020 through 2026 model…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/07/2020-2026-toyota-highlander-known-problems-loose-2nd-row-seats-ecu-stalls-transmission-whining/>)

[Read all known problems →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/?coverage=problems>)

## Related Vehicles

[Toyota 4Runner](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-4runner/>)
[Toyota Sequoia](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-sequoia/>)
[Toyota RAV4](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-rav4/>)



## Browse model years

- [2018 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2018-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2019 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2019-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2020 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2020-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2021 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2021-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2022 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2022-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2023 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2023-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2024 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2024-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2025 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2025-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2026 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2026-toyota-highlander/>)
- [2027 Toyota Highlander](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/toyota-highlander/2027-toyota-highlander/>)

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