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2014–2019 Toyota Highlander Factory Maintenance Schedule

The factory maintenance schedule for the 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander covering every service through 120,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.

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2014–2019 Toyota Highlander maintenance schedule

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5,000 miles / 6 months

  • Rotate tires
  • Visual inspection of brakes, fluid levels, wipers
  • Top off fluids

10,000 miles / 12 months

  • Replace engine oil and filter (0W-20 synthetic)
  • All 5,000-mile items

15,000 miles / 18 months

  • 5,000-mile items
  • Inspect ball joints, dust covers, steering linkage, exhaust

30,000 miles / 36 months

  • Replace engine air filter
  • Replace cabin air filter
  • Inspect drive belts, brake lines, fuel system
  • Inspect transmission for leaks

60,000 miles / 72 months

  • Repeat 30,000-mile services
  • Inspect drive shaft boots and steering gear

100,000 miles / 120 months

  • Replace engine coolant (Super Long Life; then every 50,000 mi)
  • Inspect water pump

120,000 miles / 144 months

  • Replace iridium spark plugs

Severe service (frequent short trips, dusty roads, heavy idling, towing) halves the oil interval to 5,000 mi / 6 months. ToyotaCare covered factory maintenance for the first 2 years / 25k mi.

Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover?

These service schedule specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2014 through 2019 — the XU50 (3rd generation), mid-size 3-row crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander

  • 2014Generation launch. Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with factory tow package, 1,500 lbs 2.7L, 3,500 lbs hybrid
  • 2016Limited Platinum trim expands; last year of the 2GR-FE and 6-speed
  • 2017Facelift: 2GR-FKS (295 hp) + 8-speed automatic + stop-start, new SE trim, hybrid switches to 2GR-FXS (306 hp net) and expands to LE/XLE trims, Toyota Safety Sense P standard
  • 2018–2019Carryover; these years are in the Denso fuel pump recall population

2014–2019 Toyota Highlander service schedule: common questions

How often does a 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander need servicing?

The first scheduled visit is at 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.

What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander?

Replace engine air filter; Replace cabin air filter; Inspect drive belts, brake lines, fuel system; Inspect transmission for leaks.

What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander?

Repeat 30,000-mile services; Inspect drive shaft boots and steering gear.

What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander?

Replace engine coolant (Super Long Life; then every 50,000 mi); Inspect water pump.

Does severe service change the schedule for a 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander?

Severe service (frequent short trips, dusty roads, heavy idling, towing) halves the oil interval to 5,000 mi / 6 months. ToyotaCare covered factory maintenance for the first 2 years / 25k mi.

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