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2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | 404 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V;
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 To
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
230 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
Owners have filed 230 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD, most often about: Steering, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD (2012 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.