2020–2025 Toyota Highlander Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2020 through 2025 — the XU70 (4th generation), mid-size 3-row crossover suv (tnga-k platform). 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 2020–2025 Toyota Highlander

• 2020Generation launch on TNGA-K. Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with tow package, 3,500 lbs hybrid. Hybrid drops the V6 for a 2.5L four (243 hp net) and adds a FWD option
• 2021XSE trim added
• 2022Bronze Edition (hybrid) added; final V6 year alongside 2020–2022 transmission complaint cluster
• 20232.4L turbo (T24A-FTS, 265 hp) replaces the V6; larger 12.3-in touchscreen/cluster available; towing stays 5,000 lbs with tow package
• 2024–2025Carryover years; the larger Grand Highlander is a separate model. 2023–2024 cars are in the 25V-595 cluster-software recall population

Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2020–2025 Toyota Highlander?

Electronic parking brake, put the rear calipers in service/maintenance mode before pushing pistons back for pad changes. Hybrid regenerative braking extends pad life..