Trim Report

Toyota Highlander Plus2021

Includes:HIGHLANDER|Plus
$7,300
Starting From
250
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 250 active dealer listings as of

Min $7,300
Max $29,835
From $7,300
Fresh

Plus Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$15,700
$16K–$49K
1,219 listings77,174 avg miles
Bronze Edition
From$28,900
40 listings|$29K–$43K
L
From$17,000
291 listings|$17K–$41K
LE
From$6,950
1,601 listings|$7K–$48K
Limited
From$1,600
2,352 listings|$2K–$70K
Limited Platinum
From$9,989
334 listings|$10K–$40K
Platinum
From$23,000
2,194 listings|$23K–$80K
Plus
From$7,300
250 listings|$7K–$30K
SE
From$2,200
281 listings|$2K–$30K
Sport
From$3,495
55 listings|$3K–$19K
XLE
From$9,995
5,220 listings|$10K–$65K
XSE
From$23,500
951 listings|$24K–$69K

2021 Toyota Highlander Plus Pricing

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Where to Find Toyota Highlander Plus

Location data for all 2021 Toyota Highlander trims combined

37States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Toyota Highlander Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Toyota Highlander trims

Elevated

The 2021 Toyota Highlander's elevated safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 427 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
427
Complaints
16
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
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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24V4520002024-18-06
TIRES

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V1280002026-05-03
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Toyota Highlander has accumulated 427 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train134
02Service Brakes40
03Unknown Or Other34
04Structure33
05Air Bags28
427 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Toyota Highlander trims

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

With 6 configurations tested, the 2021 Toyota Highlander ranges from 23 to 36 MPG combined. That's a 13 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

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/yr7/10 Clean
Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT - Automatic (AV-S6)
35mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
35 city34 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 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)

Plus Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2021 Toyota Highlander Plus

How does the Plus compare to other Toyota Highlander trims?

Every Toyota Highlander trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Toyota Highlander Plus?

Maintenance costs for the Plus align with the broader Toyota Highlander ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2021 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is power train. Check the 2021 Toyota Highlander page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Toyota Highlander Plus?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Toyota Highlander Plus 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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