This page covers 3 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Highlander.
22–28 mpg combined
8.4–10.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump defect that can cause the engine to stall without warning while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
The fuel pump can fail due to a deformation in the pump's impeller, which disrupts fuel delivery to the engine. When that happens, the engine loses power and may shut off entirely while the vehicle is moving, leaving the driver without normal acceleration or engine braking. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, and an updated remedy was issued to address vehicles where the earlier fix was insufficient.
The remaining recall is lower in severity and involves a load capacity label that can become illegible over time. This label tells the driver the maximum safe weight the vehicle can carry, including passengers and cargo. If the text fades or becomes unreadable, a driver may not realize when they are overloading the vehicle, which can affect handling, braking distance, and tire integrity.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
