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2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD

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2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid – exterior
Photo: Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid in the Philippines by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (XU50, 2014–2019); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid in the Philippines by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota Highlander LE Hybrid (XU50) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 19 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 1 (32668111056) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD is a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $49,790 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 280 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The Highlander Hybrid measures 191.1 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$49,790 ($68,364 *)
MSRP with Destination$50,650 ($69,545 *)
Destination Charge$860
Engine
Engine Type3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 Hybrid Synergy Drive
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower280 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve, VVT-i
Injection TypeEFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeElectronic On-Demand AWD with intelligence (AWD-i)
Transmission
TransmissionElectronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular 87-octane or higher
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionDouble-wishbone with stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 12.9 in. (ECB regenerative)
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc, 12.2 in. (ECB regenerative)
Dimensions & Weight
Length191.1 in
Width75.8 in
Height68.1 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Front Track64.4 in
Rear Track64.2 in
Ground Clearance8 in
Approach Angle17.6°
Departure Angle23.9°
Cargo Volume13.8 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front44.2 in
Legroom Rear38.4 in
Shoulder Room Front59.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear59 in
Hip Room Front57.2 in
Hip Room Rear57.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 22, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

NHTSA campaign 14V272000

136 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota HIGHLANDER

Owner Complaints

136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota HIGHLANDER (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System35
Unknown Or Other33
Structure32
Power Train9
Visibility/Wiper6
Seat Belts5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 28, 2026 · Power Train
“Transmission failing beginning at 60,000 miles. Safety issue because car shudders and refuses to accelerate at seemingly random times. My mechanic said this is a known issue and recommended…”
Aug 30, 2026 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“Component: Latches/Locks — Power Door Lock Actuator I am the original owner of a 2014 Toyota Highlander AWD, currently with 88,000 miles on it. I have experienced six power door lock actuator failures…”
Jul 15, 2026 · Electrical System, Wheels, Visibility/Wiper
“The radio keeps freezing up all the time along with the back tail light area going in and out. I keep smelling like burnt wire smell. Engine sound really rough.”
May 5, 2026 · Structure
“The driver’s-side rear spoiler on my 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD has melted, bubbled, and warped. The vehicle has been stored 100% of the time in a fully enclosed garage with no windows since…”
May 4, 2026 · Electrical System Fire
“I noticed the smell of wires burning, a billow of smoke started emitting from the two levers used to heat the seats near the gear shift area. I was on the freeway and immediately pulled to the side of…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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