The 2026 Toyota Highlander window sticker reads 24 to 35 mpg combined depending on the engine: 35 for the 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid and 24 for the 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2026 Highlander 5 stars overall, and a used 2026 asks about $51,906 today.
The Toyota Highlander window sticker — build, options & years
The Toyota Highlander ran from 2001–2026 across 4 generations (2001–2007, 2008–2013, 2014–2019, 2020–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Toyota Highlander VIN decoder.
What the Toyota Highlander sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Highlander, averaged across its 2 versions:
The label also prints an estimated $2,200 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 379 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best Highlander version ranks #2 of 51 on combined MPG (the class best is 36 mpg).
How the Highlander's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2001 to 2026:
Combined went from 20 mpg in 2001 to 30 in 2026; the best year on file is 2023 at 31 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Highlander:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Highlander sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Highlander has the best figure of the 4: 35 mpg for its most efficient 2026 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Ford Explorer | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Hyundai Palisade | 2027 | 5★ |
What a used Highlander sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 494 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 listings | |
| 2024 | 13 listings | |
| 2023 | 30 listings | |
| 2022 | 36 listings | |
| 2021 | 43 listings | |
| 2020 | 28 listings | |
| 2019 | 89 listings | |
| 2018 | 51 listings | |
| 2017 | 57 listings | |
| 2016 | 45 listings | |
| 2015 | 59 listings | |
| 2014 | 31 listings |
A 2026 Highlander asks a median $51,906 today, a 2014 about $14,999. Full breakdown on the Toyota Highlander value page.
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Highlander window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 106 Highlander window stickers from VINs so far, opened 172 times. The most requested model years are 2026, 2020 and 2015.
Any Highlander from 2001–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Toyota models: Toyota window stickers.
Other Toyota window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Midsize Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Toyota RAV4 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 78 mpg | |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Toyota Tacoma | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 24 mpg | |
| Toyota 4-Runner | Special Purpose Vehicles | 23 mpg | |
| Toyota Tundra | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Toyota Highlander
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Highlander, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Toyota Highlander all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Toyota Highlander window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 35 mpg combined, #2 of 51 in its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,200 a year.
What safety rating is on the Toyota Highlander sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the Highlander sticker show better MPG than the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes: the most efficient 2026 Highlander reads 35 mpg combined, the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 23.
Which Toyota Highlander years do people look up most?
2026, with 14 of the 106 Highlander window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2020 and 2015.
What is a used Toyota Highlander worth now?
A 2026 asks a median $51,906 and a 2014 about $14,999, across 494 live listings. More on the Toyota Highlander value page.
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