XU40 (2nd generation, final years) · Mid-size 3-row crossover SUV
2012–2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications
Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012–2013 Toyota Highlander: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.
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2012–2013 Toyota Highlander maintenance guides
Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval
Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded
Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths
Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals
Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types
Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes
Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities
Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid
Oil light reset
Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools
Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes
Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
Which engines came in the 2012–2013 Toyota Highlander?
| Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) | 2012–2013 | Base/Plus (FWD only) | 0W-20 | 4.6 qt |
| 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) | 2012–2013 | Base, SE, Limited (FWD or 4WD) | 0W-20 | 6.4 qt |
| 3.5L Hybrid (2GR-FXE, AWD e-Four) | 2012–2013 | Hybrid, Hybrid Limited (AWD only) | 0W-20 | 6.4 qt |
Year-by-year changes
- 2012Carryover of the 2011 facelift (revised fascia, PSX26W fog lamps). Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with factory tow prep (3,500 without), 1,500 lbs 2.7L, 3,500 lbs hybrid
- 2013Final XU40 year; subject of the 14V-148 second-row seat recall
Model years in this generation
Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Toyota Highlander guide.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Highlander XU40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota TrueStart battery application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine spark plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- NHTSA recall 14V-148, second row seat lock
- TirePressure.org, 2013 Toyota Highlander placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Highlander EPA ratings
- XenonPro, 2011–2013 Highlander bulb size chart
- AutoZone, 2013 Highlander wiper blade fitment (26/20)