Toyota Highlander Generation 5 (2020–present)

Toyota Highlander Generation 5 (2020–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Toyota Highlander — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 2 2010–2013 —
Generation 3 2014–2016 —
Generation 4 2017–2019 —
Generation 5 2020–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Highlander

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Toyota 3.5L V6 (2GR) 2008–2022 7 models 171
Toyota 2.5L I4 (A25A Dynamic Force) 2020–2026 18 models 62
Toyota 2.4L I4 (2AZ-FE) 2001–2026 20 models 29

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About this generation

The fourth-generation Highlander was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show on 17 April 2019. It is built on GA-K platform. In the United States, the fourth-generation Highlander gasoline model went on sale on 18 December 2019 for the 2020 model year. Compared to the previous generation, there is increased cargo room behind the third row and support was added for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In Europe, the Highlander Hybrid went on sale in January 2021, solely with a hybrid powertrain.

The Highlander for the UK market has been available since March 2021, a year later than the US models due to the extensive engineering work for right-hand-drive models, while the Kluger for the Australian market became available in June 2021. The Highlander was also launched across Gulf Cooperation Council countries around June and July 2020, where it is offered only as a Hybrid. The Highlander Hybrid was also launched in South Korea on 25 July 2023.

In China, the fourth-generation Highlander was launched on 19 April 2021 at the Auto Shanghai. The Highlander continued to be built and sold by GAC Toyota joint venture. A twin model manufactured by FAW Toyota was launched simultaneously as the Crown Kluger (). The Crown Kluger is based on the Highlander XSE sold in North America, with the Toyota badge on the front grille and steering wheel swapped for the Crown badge.

Both are powered by a 2.5-liter engine with hybrid powertrain as an option. In December 2025, Toyota announced that the Highlander would be available for the Japanese-market as an import from the US. The fourth-generation Highlander was unveiled in April 2026. Unlike the first generation, it was badged as "Highlander" rather than "Kluger". It was available in a sole Limited ZR hybrid variant, which has the same specifications as the New Zealand-market Limited ZR.

In North America, the fourth-generation Highlander is offered in L, LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum grades. A 2.5-liter gasoline/electric hybrid four-cylinder engine and Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) are available on all but L and XSE, and are standard equipment on the Bronze Edition grade. All grades are available with either Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD), except for Platinum which only has AWD.

* 2020, for the 2021 model year: In North America, the XSE trim was added with a revised front fascia. The L, LE and XLE trims came with standard LED projector headlights and a standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ for all trims. * 2021, for the 2022 model year: In the US, the Bronze Edition of the Highlander Hybrid was unveiled for the 2022 model year. It builds on the XLE Hybrid trim. * 2022, for the 2023 model year: The 2.4-liter T24A-FTS turbocharged four-cylinder engine replaced the 3.5-liter 2GR-FKS V6 engine option.

In the US, this change was made due to the implementation of tougher automotive emission standards for the 2023 model year imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. The 2.4-liter unit has less compared to the outgoing 3.5-liter unit, but has 17 percent more torque. In addition, Toyota claimed that the 2.4-liter unit cut and non-methane organic gas (NMOG) emissions by more than 50 percent. The hybrid powertrain remains unchanged.

In addition to the updated powertrain, the Highlander also received some equipment updates as well. * 2023, for the 2024 model year: The entry-level L trim was discontinued, and a powered tailgate became standard on the LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum trim levels. * 2024, for the 2025 model year: The Limited 25th Edition model was available limited to 2,500 units. The Hybrid model features AWD as standard on all trim levels and Beyond Zero HEV badges.

* 2025, for the 2026 model year: The LE trim was discontinued. AWD is standard on all trim levels.

Source: Wikipedia — Toyota Highlander — Fourth generation (XU70; 2019), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2020 606 $27,326 50% 78,545 mi
2021 1,148 $29,990 55% 70,702 mi
2022 1,469 $32,995 60% 56,917 mi
2023 2,131 $34,691 63% 43,158 mi
2024 1,417 $35,660 65% 40,040 mi
2025 633 $42,415 78% 18,490 mi
2026 2,511 $54,642 100% 1,169 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2020 4 303 Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags
2021 4 484 Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2022 5 223 Power Train, Structure, Service Brakes
2023 9 170 Unknown Or Other, Structure, Engine
2024 7 39 Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Electrical System
2025 3 7 Unknown Or Other, Visibility, Vehicle Speed Control
2026 0 1 Back Over Prevention

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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