Trim Report

Toyota Highlander Platinum2020

Includes:HIGHLANDER|Platinum
$23,000
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Where to Find Toyota Highlander Platinum

Location data for all 2020 Toyota Highlander trims combined

37States

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Toyota Highlander Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2020 Toyota Highlander trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 274 complaints for the 2020 Toyota Highlander, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

3
Recalls
274
Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
20V6330002020-14-10
AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.

Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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20V1620002020-19-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.

Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V7200002023-26-10
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.

A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 274 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train94
02Air Bags29
03Unknown Or Other27
04Structure22
05Service Brakes20
274 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Toyota Highlander trims

23–36mpg combined
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20-36city
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27-35hwy
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$1,200-$1,900/yr

The 2020 Toyota Highlander delivers 23 to 36 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Highlander Hybrid - Automatic (AV-S6)
36mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
36 city35 hwy~$1,200/yr8/10 Clean
Highlander Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
35mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
35 city35 hwy~$1,250/yr8/10 Clean
Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT - Automatic (AV-S6)
35mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
35 city34 hwy~$1,250/yr8/10 Clean
Highlander - Automatic (S8)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Highlander AWD - Automatic (S8)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Platinum Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum

How does the Platinum compare to other Toyota Highlander trims?

Every Toyota Highlander trim targets a different buyer. The 2020 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum?

The Platinum shares its core mechanicals with other Toyota Highlander trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for power train issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2020 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Toyota Highlander Platinum?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Toyota Highlander Platinum year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Toyota Highlander overview compares all years side by side.

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