2020 Toyota Highlander safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
13
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (14 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Toyota Highlander vehicles were involved in 41 fatal crashes with 10 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor… · Dec 20, 2023
- Crash riskDuring normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover… · Oct 26, 2023
- Crash riskIncorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the… · Oct 14, 2020
- Crash riskDue to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be… · Mar 19, 2020