2025 Toyota Highlander
2025 Toyota Highlander — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: XLE Hybrid
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Toyota Highlander snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Toyota Highlander typically asks about $31,800 versus a $39,700 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Toyota Highlander has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seat Belts) and 8 owner complaints. Versus 2024, watch length (201.2 in → 194.9 in) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$31,800
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$39,700
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
8
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Highlander?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Highlander. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seat Belts
2025-12-17
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.
Campaign 25V872000
Back Over Prevention
2025-10-30
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank…
Campaign 25V744000
Electrical System
2025-09-11
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an…
Campaign 25V595000
Owner complaints
8 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other2
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Seat Belts1
- Service Brakes1
- Steering1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
- Visibility1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is length (201.2 in → 194.9 in). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- Length
- 201.2 in→194.9 in
- Width
- 78.3 in→76.0 in
- Height
- 70.1 in→68.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 116.1 in→112.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4464.4 lb→4122.6 lb
How much does a used 2025 Highlander cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $31,800 in typical used asking against a $39,700 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $39,700
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $31,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$7,900 below MSRP
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How does the Highlander compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- Highlander vs Pilot — Highlander or Pilot — which used 3-row SUV is smarter?
What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Highlander?
The 2025 Toyota Highlander sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Toyota Highlander continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Toyota Highlander , also known as the Toyota Kluger in some markets, is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Toyota since 2000. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 194.9 in, width 76.0 in, height 68.1 in, and wheelbase 112.2 in, with curb weight around 4122.6 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD; 2025 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 112.2 in
- Curb weight about 4122.6 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 243 hp, 35 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
243 hp
Combined MPG
35 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (35 mpg combined (hybrid)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,200
5-year energy
$6,000
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Based on
- 35 mpg combined (hybrid)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L Hybrid I4
- Aspiration
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- eCVT
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electrification
- Hybrid
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 194.9 in
- Width
- 76.0 in
- Height
- 68.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4122.6 lb
- Seating
- 7
- Towing
- 3500 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 36
- Highway MPG
- 35
- Combined MPG
- 35
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | XLE Hybrid | XLE (gas) |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 243 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | — | 310 lb-ft |
| City MPG | 36 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 35 | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 35 | 25 |
| Engine | 2.5L Hybrid I4 | 2.4L Turbo I4 |
| Transmission | eCVT | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 3500 lb | 5000 lb |
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | — | — | 35 | AWD | |
| 265 | 310 | — | 25 | AWD |