The 2025 Toyota Highlander's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 5 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V8720002025-17-12

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Toyota Highlander has accumulated 5 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other2

02Engine And Engine Cooling1

03Service Brakes1

04Seat Belts1

5 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy

24–35mpg combined

21-35city

28-35hwy

$1,250-$1,800/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2025 Toyota Highlander ranges from 24 to 35 MPG combined. That's a 11 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

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)

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Highlander AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2025 Toyota Highlander

37States

25%in top 3

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.

TXTexas

1,00110%

CACalifornia

8048%

FLFlorida

6737%

PAPennsylvania

4695%

NYNew York

4665%

DCWashington DC

4044%

NJNew Jersey

3423%

ILIllinois

3353%

NCNorth Carolina

3273%

DEDelaware

3203%

GAGeorgia

3163%

MDMaryland

2993%

NHNew Hampshire

2793%

OROregon

2693%

MNMinnesota

2493%

MAMassachusetts

2312%

WAWashington

2272%

AZArizona

2192%

MOMissouri

2112%

COColorado

2102%

TNTennessee

1852%

RIRhode Island

1482%

IN145

AL144

MI142

OH135

UT123

WI123

OK121

KY95

ME66

LA63

NE61

NV58

AR52

CT51

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Toyota Highlander?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Toyota Highlander a good car to buy?

The 2025 Toyota Highlander has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Toyota Highlander?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2025 Toyota Highlander. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Toyota Highlander?

You'll get between 24 and 35 MPG combined from the 2025 Toyota Highlander, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2025 Toyota Highlander?

Out of 5 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.