2019 Toyota Highlander

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2019 Toyota Highlander is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.7L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Economy: 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.7L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)

Combined Economy

22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.7L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)
Displacement	2.7 L to 3.5 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

20V682000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models…
Reported November 4, 2020. View on NHTSA
20V012000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers…
Reported January 13, 2020. View on NHTSA
19V244000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection…
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this…
Reported March 27, 2019. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2019 Toyota Highlander have?

Varies by configuration: 2.7L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Highlander?

Combined fuel economy is 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2019 Toyota Highlander front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Toyota Highlander?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.