2020 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2014 -
Weight :	4134 lbs \| 1875.151 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	24
Combined MPG :	22.00
Introduced At :	2019 New York Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	295 HP (217.12 KW)
Torque :	263 Ft-Lbs (357 NM)
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
8 Automatic Direct Shift

Production Figures

Total Toyota Production for 2020 :	1,537,900
2020 Toyota Highlander

Handling

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V865000
Summary	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 the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Consequence	An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 2, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Remedy parts are anticipated to be available beginning in the 3rd Quarter 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V720000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V633000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Consequence	Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB14 / 20TA14.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ENGINE
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V162000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.
Consequence	Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a wheelbase size of 109.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2020 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a length of 191.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2020 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a width of 75.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have?A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 40.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have?A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander has legroom of 44.20 inches.

Q: What is the 2020 Toyota Highlander's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a towing capaicty of 5000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander was a SUV.

Q: How many vehicles did Toyota produce in 2020? A: Toyota produced 1,537,900 automobiles in 2020.

Q: What engine did the 2020 Toyota Highlander have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Toyota Highlander was a V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 295 HP (217.12 KW) and 263 Ft-Lbs (357 NM).

Q: What transmission did the 2020 Toyota Highlander have? A: The 2020 Toyota Highlander had a 8 speed Automatic Direct Shift gearbox.