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2016 Toyota Highlander AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 437 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 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 model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "T
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
139 complaints filed by owners for this model year (22 involving a crash, 1 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 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD?
EPA figures for the 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD. 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 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD?
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD (2016 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD) an overall 5-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.