VIN Decoder Results

5TDKDRBH0SS588499

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

TOYOTA

Vehicle Model

Highlander

Vehicle Series

75 Series

Vehicle Trim

LE, XLE, XSE, Platinum, Limited

Additional Information

Error Text

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Vehicle Descriptor

5TDKDRBH*SS

Manufacturer Name

TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC.

Model Year

2025

Plant City

PRINCETON

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc

Plant State

INDIANA

Trim2

XLE/XSE w/ 8" Multimedia, XLE/XSE w/ 12.3" Multimedia,

Series2

Wagon Body Style

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2400.0

Displacement (CI)

146.45698582735

Displacement (L)

2.4

Engine Model

T24A-FTS

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Engine Brake (hp) From

265

Other Engine Info

L4, PORT+DIRECT

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

SEAT BELT: All Seats

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows

Seat Cushion Air Bag Locations

Passenger Seat Only

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

Driver Seat Only

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Standard

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

LED

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

5TD World Manufacturer Identifier

KDRBH Vehicle Descriptor Section

0 Check Digit

SS588499 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆ 4/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

22 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

Combined

25 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,700

CO2 Emissions

359.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2025 TOYOTA Highlander

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner ...

Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it

Campaign: 25V595000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or di...

Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this re

Campaign: 25V744000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

Consequence: A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyo

Campaign: 25V872000

Owner Complaints (5)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The windows were rolled down due to the obnoxious odor. The ..."

ODI #11712542

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"I am reporting a safety defect in the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Nightshade involving the multifunction turn signal switch. The interior trim adhesive on the steering column has experienced a chemical breakdown (adhesive migration), causing the tu..."

ODI #11711474

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