Three separate powerplants were fitted to the 2013 Toyota Highlander — the 2.7L four (1AR-FE), the 3.5L V6 (2GRFE) and the hybrid 3.5L V6 (2GR-FXE) — and this factory service and repair manual is keyed to the one year, engine and trim combination in front of you, so each clearance, torque sequence and test value is what Toyota specified for that build rather than a figure borrowed from an adjacent year or a different engine.
Engines
- 2.7L 2700CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 3.5L 3500CC V6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 3.5L 3500CC V6 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base
- Hybrid
- Hybrid Limited
- Limited
- Plus
- SE
Known issues on the 2013 Highlander. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year, both from Southeast Toyota Distributors. The first is written against the frontal air bag sensor and control module, for a front passenger seat occupant sensing system that is out of calibration. The second covers labels: an inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. Owners have registered 280 complaints against the 2013 Highlander, and 153 technical service bulletins have been issued. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind those systems are set out here.
Whether the job is an occupant-sensing fault on the front passenger seat, a load and tire rating you need verified, or scheduled work on the hybrid V6, it holds you to Toyota's own procedure and the correct value for this 2013 Highlander.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the se
If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat trac
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a ti
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A smal
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-20
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recali
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
Showing the 8 most recent of 368 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE O
WAS HIT IN THE REAR END ON THE HIGHWAY, I WAS MOVING PROBABLY 8-10 MPH THROUGH A DEBRIS FIELD FROM AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR
VEHICLE WAS PROCEEDING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION UNDER A GREEN LIGHT. A VEHICLE TRAVELING THE CROSS ROAD PROCEEDED THROUGH
ON SEPTEMBER 12 2014 MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT HER DOCTOR'S OFFICE. THE SPACE INCLUDE A STOP CURB AND
I HAD A FRONT END ACCIDENT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I CAUSED REAR END DAMAGE TO TWO OTHER VEHICL
Showing the 5 most serious of 210 complaints filed with NHTSA.
