2022 Toyota Highlander AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2022 Toyota Highlander AWD

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City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

19.7MPG average-14.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 23 MPG · Owner reported avg: 19.7 MPG

Driving mix: City 60% / Highway 40%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 19.7 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
387 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems204 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 204 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Highlander AWD. Top reported issues include structure, power train and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Structure
38
Power Train
36
Brakes
35
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
24
Air Bags
21
Electrical System
15
Visibility / Wipers
14
Engine
10

2022 Toyota Highlander AWD problems by category: Structure: 38 complaints, Power Train: 36 complaints, Brakes: 35 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 24 complaints, Air Bags: 21 complaints, Electrical System: 15 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 14 complaints, Engine: 10 complaints.

20
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
16
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Speed ControlFiled: 02/18/2026ODI#11718753
Component or system that malfunctioned: The braking system on my 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, specifically the transition between regenerative braking and hydraulic friction braking, appears to malf…
Power TrainFiled: 01/08/2026ODI#11709788
I had been driving my 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE with 46k miles that I just got for about two weeks, so about 10 days out of the 14 i actually drove it from home to work and back home. Within those 10…
StructureFiled: 03/24/2023ODI#11513592
There is a safety issue with the driver side mirror, as it shakes in its housing at varying speeds and on non-smooth roads, in that it becomes a distraction of focus in the small time of you looking a…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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