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title: "2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Wipers: 26\" and 20\""
description: "The 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander takes a 26-inch driver-side blade and a 20-inch passenger-side blade. The rear wiper is 12 inches. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/wipers"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Wiper Blade Sizes

The 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander takes a 26-inch driver-side blade and a 20-inch passenger-side blade. The rear wiper is 12 inches. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit.

**Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander takes a 26" driver-side and 20" passenger-side wiper blade, plus a 12" rear blade.

## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander blade lengths and fitment (High confidence)

| Position | Length |
| --- | --- |
| Driver side | 26 in |
| Passenger side | 20 in |
| Rear | 12 in |

Note: J-hook connector front; plastic pin-style rear blade

## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover?

These wiper blades specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2012 through 2013, the XU40 (2nd generation, final years), mid-size 3-row crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

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

## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander

| 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 |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander wiper blades: common questions

### What size wiper blades does a 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander take?

26 inches on the driver's side and 20 inches on the passenger's side, plus a 12-inch rear blade.

### Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander?

Going up one inch usually clears, but it is not free: an oversized driver's blade can overlap the passenger blade at the top of the sweep, or run off the edge of the glass and chatter. The factory sizes are chosen to sweep the maximum area without contact.

### What wiper connector does a 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander use?

J-hook connector front; plastic pin-style rear blade. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch.

## 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)

## Other Toyota Highlander generations

- [2020-2025 Toyota Highlander wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/wipers)
- [2014-2019 Toyota Highlander wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/wipers)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/wipers).

## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/tires)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs)

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