---
title: "2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Specs"
description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander, the XU40 (2nd generation, final years), plus what changed year to year."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 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, the XU40 (2nd generation, final years), Mid-size 3-row crossover SUV.

## Quick facts

| Quick fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.6 qt (base engine) |
| Battery | Group 24F, 582 CCA |
| Tire size | 245/65R17 (base trim) |
| Wiper blades | 26" / 20" / 12" rear |
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs |
| Cabin filter | Toyota 87139-07010 (or 87139-YZZ08 economy) |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander maintenance guides

### Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil).

### Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/battery).

### Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/tires).

### Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/wipers).

### Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/filters).

### Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/bulbs).

### Brakes

Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/brakes).

### Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/fluids).

### Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/service-schedule).

### Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/common-problems).

### Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil-reset).

### Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/key-fob-battery).

### Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs).

## 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

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover 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 |
| 2013 | Final XU40 year; subject of the 14V-148 second-row seat recall |

## Model years in this generation

- [2012 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012)
- [2013 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2013)

For the full nameplate history, see the [Toyota Highlander guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander).

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_40u.htm)
- [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine spark plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/09_SparkPlugs2022_hi.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 14V-148, second row seat lock](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V148000)
- [TirePressure.org, 2013 Toyota Highlander placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/highlander/2013)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_Highlander.shtml)
- [XenonPro, 2011-2013 Highlander bulb size chart](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2011-to-2013-toyota-highlander-headlight-bulb-sizes)
- [AutoZone, 2013 Highlander wiper blade fitment (26/20)](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/toyota/highlander/2013)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.