Toyota Highlander Maintenance Schedule by Mileage

Toyota's own 2024 maintenance guide for the Highlander, laid out by mileage. Enter your mileage to see what is due at your last milestone and next.

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Toyota Highlander maintenance schedule by mileage

Toyota recommends maintenance every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and its 2024 guide lists what is done at each visit. The table lists every milestone through 120,000 miles. Open Severe-use extras under a row to see what Toyota adds for severe driving conditions.

2024 Highlander (gas) maintenance schedule by mileage
Mileage	Services
5,000 6 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
10,000 12 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
15,000 18 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Inspect Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil
20,000 24 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
25,000 30 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
30,000 36 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Replace Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transmission cooler hoses and connections Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
35,000 42 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
40,000 48 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Replace Spark plugs Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
45,000 54 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Inspect Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil
50,000 60 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
55,000 66 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
60,000 72 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Replace Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transmission cooler hoses and connections Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace automatic transmission fluid Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace automatic transmission fluid
65,000 78 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
70,000 84 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
75,000 90 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Inspect Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil
80,000 96 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Replace Spark plugs Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
85,000 102 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
90,000 108 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Replace Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transmission cooler hoses and connections Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
95,000 114 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
100,000 120 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Replace Engine coolant Replace Intercooler coolant Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
105,000 126 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Inspect Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil
110,000 132 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
115,000 138 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
120,000 144 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Intercooler coolant Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (AWD/4WD only) (re-torque) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Replace Rear differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Transmission cooler hoses and connections Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Inspect Drive belt Replace Spark plugs Inspect Vacuum pump for brake booster Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace automatic transmission fluid Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace automatic transmission fluid

Key service intervals

Engine oil and filter:every 10,000 miles or 12 months
Tire rotation:every 5,000 miles or 6 months
Cabin air filter:every 30,000 miles or 36 months
Engine air filter:every 30,000 miles or 36 months
Spark plugs:every 40,000 miles or 48 months
Engine coolant:every 50,000 miles or 60 months, first at 100,000 miles
Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD):every 30,000 miles or 36 months

Normal versus severe use

Toyota's guide separates a normal schedule from extra services for severe or special operating conditions. The extras are not optional add-ons for everyone. Perform them only if most of your driving is under the condition listed. Occasional dirt roads or one towing trip do not count.

Dirt or dusty roads
Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads
Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery)

About this schedule

Source: 2024 Toyota Warranty & Maintenance Guide (Highlander). Every interval on this page is taken from that document. Data last checked 2026-09-20. This is a reference, not a substitute for your owner's manual or warranty booklet. Keeping to the manufacturer's schedule and keeping service records is what protects your warranty, so confirm anything that matters against the booklet for your exact vehicle and year.

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Frequently asked questions

How often does a Toyota Highlander need an oil change?

The 2024 Toyota guide lists an oil and filter change every 10,000 miles or 12 months. If most of your driving is in severe conditions (dirt or dusty roads), the same guide moves the oil change to every 5,000 miles.

What maintenance does a Toyota Highlander need at 60,000 miles?

At 60,000 miles the 2024 guide lists: tires, engine oil and filter, cabin air filter, engine air filter, rear differential oil and transfer case oil. The drive belt is inspected every 15,000 miles or 18 months, first at 60,000 miles.

What maintenance does a Toyota Highlander need at 100,000 miles?

At 100,000 miles the 2024 guide lists: tires, engine oil and filter, engine coolant and intercooler coolant. Engine coolant is replaced every 50,000 miles or 60 months, first at 100,000 miles.

When should the cabin air filter on a Toyota Highlander be replaced?

Toyota lists the cabin air filter for replacement every 30,000 miles or 36 months, with an inspection every 30,000 miles or 36 months, first at 15,000 miles in between. Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in dusty or desert areas can shorten its life, so replace it sooner if airflow drops or the windows fog easily.

When are the spark plugs on a Toyota Highlander due?

The 2024 guide lists spark plug replacement every 40,000 miles or 48 months.

Does the Toyota Highlander schedule change if I tow or drive on dirt roads?

Yes. Toyota prints an extra list for special operating conditions: dirt or dusty roads, towing, roof carrier or heavy loads and extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery). Only follow it if most of your driving matches. The severe-use extras are in the table above under each mileage.

Is the Toyota Highlander schedule different for AWD or 4WD?

Yes. The propeller shaft bolts, rear differential oil and transfer case oil items in the table apply to AWD and 4WD models only. Two-wheel-drive models skip them.

Is this the same schedule for earlier model years?

Not necessarily. This page follows Toyota's 2024 guide only. Manufacturers reword and reorganise items between years, so check your own year's booklet or owner's manual before assuming the intervals match.