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2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE FWD

The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE FWD is a 243-hp 2.5-liter SUV with an ecvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,200 MSRP and is rated at 36 mpg combined.

It makes 243 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 36 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (36 mpg combined).

The Highlander Hybrid measures 194.9 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,330 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$38,200
MSRP with Destination$39,320
Destination Charge$1,120
Engine
Engine Type2.5-Liter DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder Hybrid (Atkinson Cycle)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower243 hp
Torque175 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (engine) rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-iE (Atkinson Cycle)
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 103.4
Compression Ratio14.0:1
Injection TypeD-4S Direct & Port Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissioneCVT (Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable) with sequential shift mode
Fuel Economy
City36 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined36 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular 87-octane or higher
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-link with stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 13.3 in.
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc, 13.3 in.; Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) with integrated regenerative braking
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 in. painted alloy
Wheels Rear18 in. painted alloy
Tires FrontP235/65R18
Tires RearP235/65R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length194.9 in
Width76 in
Height68.1 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Front Track65.3 in
Rear Track65.4 in
Ground Clearance8 in
Approach Angle18.1°
Departure Angle22.7°
Cargo Volume16 ft³
Curb Weight4,330 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.9 in
Headroom Rear39.4 in
Legroom Front40.4 in
Legroom Rear41 in
Shoulder Room Front59 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.7 in
Hip Room Front57.2 in
Hip Room Rear57 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 20, 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 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 in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

NHTSA campaign 23V865000

Oct 26, 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 23V720000

Apr 13, 2022 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

NHTSA campaign 22V239000

Oct 14, 2020 · AIR BAGS

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.

NHTSA campaign 20V633000

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags4
Service Brakes2
Hydraulic1
Structure1
Tires1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 24, 2025 · Service Brakes
“After driving on an interstate and having my foot on the brake - the car jumps forward and accelerates. It has done this for a couple years, and it continues to happen more frequently. Sometimes it…”
Apr 28, 2025 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the front passenger’s and driver’s side top shield assembly and the engine cover under…”
Mar 26, 2025 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…”
Mar 21, 2025 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The…”
Jan 21, 2025 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local…”

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 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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