2021 Toyota Highlander
2021 Toyota Highlander in NHTSA data: length 495 cm, curb weight 1,870–2,065 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2021 Toyota Highlander at a glance
NHTSA lists 5 specification rows for the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Overall length is 495 cm (194.9 in), width 193 cm, height 173 cm and wheelbase 285 cm (112.2 in). Curb weight is 1,870–2,065 kg (4,123–4,553 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 495 cm (2020: 495 cm) and curb weight 1,870–2,065 kg (2020: 1,870–2,065 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER 4DR SUV L FWD | 495 cm194.9 in | 193 cm76 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 1,870 kg4,123 lb |
| HIGHLANDER 4DR SUV LE/XLE AWD | 495 cm194.9 in | 193 cm76 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 1,950 kg4,299 lb |
| HIGHLANDER 4DR SUV LE/XLE HYBRID AWD | 495 cm194.9 in | 193 cm76 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 2,015 kg4,442 lb |
| HIGHLANDER 4DR SUV LIMITED AWD | 495 cm194.9 in | 193 cm76 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 2,010 kg4,431 lb |
| HIGHLANDER 4DR SUV LIMITED HYBRID AWD | 495 cm194.9 in | 193 cm76 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 2,065 kg4,553 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V128000 | 5 March 2026 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. |
| 24V452000 | 18 June 2024 | TIRES | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… |
| 23V865000 | 20 December 2023 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in… |
| 23V720000 | 26 October 2023 | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching. |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.