Salvage & auction history — 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

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Auction records: 2 Branded title: SalvageLast recorded mileage: 57,525 miLast damage: Front EndRuns & drivesKeys3.5 L · 6 cyl4x2Gasoline

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Auction history

5TDHZRAH2MS040309 · 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

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Copart

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2021 Toyota Highlander

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Sold for: US$16,500Verified sold price

Los Angeles, CA

Front End57,525 miSalvage

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2021 Toyota Highlander

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Phoenix, AZ

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Full vehicle specifications

Make: TOYOTA
Model: Highlander
Model year: 2021
Trim: XLE Nav
Series: GSU70L/AXUH70L
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors: 5
Drive train: 4x2
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 3.5 L
Engine power: 295 hp
Engine model: 2GR-FKS
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Gears: 8
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC.
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Assembly plant: PRINCETON
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

4 recall campaigns on recordOverall5 of 5 stars

Structure › Body › BumpersOct 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classificationDec 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
TiresJun 2024
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
Seats › Mid/rear assembly › ReclinerMar 2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 20 MPG
Highway: 28 MPG
Combined: 23 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,800
CO2: 389 g/mi

Figures for Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

Guides for this vehicle

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City

20 MPG

Highway

28 MPG

Combined

23 MPG

Fuel per year

US$2,800

CO2

389 g/mi

Figures for Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.