The 2020 Toyota Highlander
- Crash safety
- 5 / 5 stars
- Recalls
- 5 on file
- Fuel
- 10.3 L/100km
- Drivetrain
- 4WD/AWD
- Maintenance
- Low
- Winter
- Great
- Theft risk
- High
- New drivers
- Good pick
NHTSA overall
Transport Canada
NRCan combined
Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended
Fuel in real life: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.
About those recalls: recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer. Ask the seller for proof they were done, or have a dealer check the VIN.
Every year compared
| Year | Crash safety | Recalls | Fuel (L/100km) | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2025 | 3 | 10.7 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2024 | Not rated yet | 4 | 9.9 | 4WD/AWD |
| 2023 | 8 | 9.9 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2022 | 4 | 10.3 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2021 | 5 | 10.3 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2020 | 5 | 10.3 | 4WD/AWD |
- Every rated year earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall crash rating.
- 2024 hasn't been crash-rated by NHTSA yet.
- Among years with a few years on the road, the 2022 has the fewest recalls (4) and the 2023 the most (8).
- Fuel use ranges from 9.9 to 10.7 L/100km depending on the year; the 2023 and 2024 are the most efficient. Engines differ by year and trim, so check the listing.
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Sources: crash ratings from NHTSA, recalls from Transport Canada, fuel use from Natural Resources Canada, asking prices from real Canadian listings. How we use them · Look up Highlander recalls