How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2020–2025 Toyota Highlander

Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover?

These oil life reset 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

How do you reset the oil life on a 2020–2025 Toyota Highlander?

5 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above.

Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2020–2025 Toyota Highlander?

No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault.

Why won't the oil light reset on a 2020–2025 Toyota Highlander?

Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. The XU70 dropped the trip-meter hold trick. Resets live in the cluster's Settings (gear icon) menu. Reset the oil counter only after an actual oil change. Same procedure for gas and hybrid, including the 12.3-in display cars (2023+).