Model year guide

2019 Toyota Highlander

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Toyota Highlander is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 42 on record.

2019 Toyota Highlander — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 Toyota Highlander at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints460
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$33,329

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2019 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #20V682000 · 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexu…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy pa…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #20V012000 · 13/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 To…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles an…

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #19V244000 · 27/03/2019

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2019 Toyota Highlander common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 460 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2019 Toyota Highlander MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,725

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2019 Toyota Highlander worth?

Low
$27,927
Typical price
$33,329
High
$39,999

From 37 comparable 2019 Toyota Highlander listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 Toyota Highlander costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,200
Total$17,825
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($33,329) with the same model 5 model-years older ($29,127), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2019 Toyota Highlander trims & engines on record

Trims
SE/XLE · LE/LE Plus · Ltd/Ltd Platinum · LE · Ltd/Ltd Platinum Hybrid
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 295 hp · 2.7L 4-cyl 185 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 256 hp

2019 Toyota Highlander vehicles on record

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2019 Toyota Highlander — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Highlander have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Highlander?

Based on 460 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Highlander get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Highlander at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2019 Toyota Highlander worth?

Comparable 2019 Toyota Highlander listings run roughly $27,927–$39,999, typically around $33,329 (from 37 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.