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title: "2020-2025 Toyota Highlander Transmission Fluid & Coolant"
description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota WS ATF. 8-speed UA80E/UA80F (V6): total fill ~8.0 qt (7.6 L); 2.4T 8-speed: ~7.5 qt (7.1 L), both sealed, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.6 qt (4.4 L) WS.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). V6: ~12.5-12.9 qt (11.8-12.2 L); 2.4T: ~11.7-12.3 qt (11.1-11.6 L); Hybrid: ~10.5 qt engine loop + 2.0 qt inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k.."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander Fluid Types and Capacities

Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota WS ATF. 8-speed UA80E/UA80F (V6): total fill ~8.0 qt (7.6 L); 2.4T 8-speed: ~7.5 qt (7.1 L), both sealed, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.6 qt (4.4 L) WS.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). V6: ~12.5-12.9 qt (11.8-12.2 L); 2.4T: ~11.7-12.3 qt (11.1-11.6 L); Hybrid: ~10.5 qt engine loop + 2.0 qt inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k..

## 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander fluid guide (High confidence)

| System | Fluid type & capacity |
| --- | --- |
| Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). V6: ~12.5-12.9 qt (11.8-12.2 L); 2.4T: ~11.7-12.3 qt (11.1-11.6 L); Hybrid: ~10.5 qt engine loop + 2.0 qt inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k. |
| Transmission | Toyota WS ATF. 8-speed UA80E/UA80F (V6): total fill ~8.0 qt (7.6 L); 2.4T 8-speed: ~7.5 qt (7.1 L), both sealed, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.6 qt (4.4 L) WS. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |

Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec

## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover?

These fluids 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.

- [2020 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020)
- [2021 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2021)
- [2022 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2022)
- [2023 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2023)
- [2024 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2024)
- [2025 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2025)

## What changed during the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2020 | Generation 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 |
| 2021 | XSE trim added |
| 2022 | Bronze Edition (hybrid) added; final V6 year alongside 2020-2022 transmission complaint cluster |
| 2023 | 2.4L turbo (T24A-FTS, 265 hp) replaces the V6; larger 12.3-in touchscreen/cluster available; towing stays 5,000 lbs with tow package |
| 2024-2025 | Carryover years; the larger Grand Highlander is a separate model. 2023-2024 cars are in the 25V-595 cluster-software recall population |

## 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander fluids: common questions

### What transmission fluid does a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander take?

Toyota WS ATF. 8-speed UA80E/UA80F (V6): total fill ~8.0 qt (7.6 L); 2.4T 8-speed: ~7.5 qt (7.1 L), both sealed, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.6 qt (4.4 L) WS.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

### What coolant does a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander use?

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). V6: ~12.5-12.9 qt (11.8-12.2 L); 2.4T: ~11.7-12.3 qt (11.1-11.6 L); Hybrid: ~10.5 qt engine loop + 2.0 qt inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k..

### What brake fluid does a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander take?

DOT 3 brake fluid.

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU70 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_70u.htm)
- [Toyota Owners, 2021 Highlander Hybrid owner's manual, 12-volt battery location](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/highlander-hv/2021/om0e143u/ch06se030405/)
- [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart, H6 EFB (gas) / H5 LN2 (hybrid)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf)
- [Lakeland Toyota parts, 17801-F0050 engine air filter, 2021/2023 Highlander fitment](https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/toyota_2023_HIGHLANDER/Engine-Air-Filter/14760743/17801F0050.html)
- [Woburn Toyota parts, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element fitment for the 2.4L turbo](https://parts.woburntoyota.com/p/Toyota_2025_GRAND-HIGHLANDER-24L-AT-AWD-Limited-Sport-Utility/Engine-Oil-Filter-Element/49507508/04152YZZA1.html)
- [Lakeland Toyota parts, 90919-A1008 spark plug (2.4L turbo)](https://toyotaparts.lakelandtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-spark-plug-90919a1008)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2023 Highlander 2.4L T24A-FTS: 0W-20, 5.6 qt](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2023/toyota/highlander/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-t24a-fts-g-turbo/)
- [NHTSA recall 23V-865, occupant classification sensor](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V865000)
- [NHTSA recall 25V-595, instrument cluster display](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V595000)
- [ClassAction.org, 2020-2021 Highlander Hybrid fuel tank fill issue](https://www.classaction.org/news/venting-issue-prevents-2020-2021-toyota-highlander-hybrid-fuel-tank-from-being-filled-to-capacity-class-action-claims)
- [The Weekly Driver, 2020-2025 Highlander NHTSA complaint analysis (transmission cluster)](https://theweeklydriver.com/reliability/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/)
- [Wheel-Size.com, 2023 Toyota Highlander OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/highlander/2023/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 / 2023 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Toyota_Highlander.shtml)

## Other Toyota Highlander generations

- [2014-2019 Toyota Highlander fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/fluids)
- [2012-2013 Toyota Highlander fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/fluids)

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

## More for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/brakes)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/specs)

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