2020–2026 Toyota Highlander Accessories That Fit
Three-row family SUV. Railed trims have flush side rails with fixed mounting points; some roofs may be bare. Toyota lists up to 5,000 lb towing on 2.4L turbo models and 3,500 lb on the Hybrid. Grand Highlander is a different vehicle.
Fit facts
| Generation | 4th Gen (XU70) |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 (current generation) |
| Body | SUV |
| Roof type | Flush side rails with fixed mounting points on railed trims (etrailer); some roofs may be bare |
| Roof load | No Toyota roof figure confirmed; Toyota crossbars are listed at 165 lb (75 kg) by a Canadian Toyota dealer and Thule and Yakima systems at 165 lb, bars and cargo included; the owner manual is the authority |
| Hitch | No factory receiver confirmed; Toyota sells an accessory receiver, and aftermarket hitches have a 2 in receiver |
| Tow rating | 5,000 lb max on 2.4L turbo models; 3,500 lb on Hybrid models (Toyota 2025 release) |
| Tire size | 235/65R18 |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| Seating rows | 3 |
Check before you buy
- Factory side rails are flush with fixed mounting points (no gap under the rail): buy bars listed for the 2020 and newer Highlander by name, compare the mount in the listing photos with your rail, and check for a bare roof on base trims such as L and LE.
- We could not confirm that any grade ships with a receiver. Toyota sells one as an accessory, so look under the rear bumper before buying a hitch.
- Three-row: buy 3-row mat sets; 2-row sets leave the third row bare.
- Hybrid variant: Hybrid: up to 3,500 lb towing and battery under the second-row seats (Toyota 2025 release); roof and hitch listings are shared with gas models, but some floor liner sets exclude the Hybrid — cargo-area fitments can differ.
- A fifth-generation Highlander was unveiled on February 10, 2026 with sales set to start in late 2026 (Wikipedia); nothing listed here is confirmed for it.
Roof Racks & Crossbars
The 4th Gen (XU70) Highlander has flush factory side rails (or a bare roof on some trims), which dictates the crossbar style. Every kit here matches that roof type — no drilling, no guessing.
See all 6 fit-checked roof racks & crossbars → · Roof Racks & Crossbars for other vehicles
Cargo Boxes
Boxes are universal; the crossbars are what fit the Highlander. Pick bars for flush factory side rails (or a bare roof on some trims) first, then a box under your roof-load limit.
See all 6 fit-checked cargo boxes → · Cargo Boxes for other vehicles
Trailer Hitches
Highlander hitch facts: no factory receiver confirmed; Toyota sells an accessory receiver, and aftermarket hitches have a 2 in receiver, factory max tow 5,000 lb. Aftermarket hitches bolt to existing frame holes for bike racks, carriers and light towing — the vehicle rating never rises.
See all 5 fit-checked trailer hitches → · Trailer Hitches for other vehicles
Floor Mats & Liners
Laser-fit liners for the 4th Gen (XU70) Highlander, 3-row. Previous-generation mats do not fit — every set here is listed for these model years.
See all 9 fit-checked floor mats & liners → · Floor Mats & Liners for other vehicles
In verification for the Highlander: Bike Racks, Seat Covers, Running Boards & Steps, LED Light Bars, Dash Cams & Hardwire Kits, Lift & Leveling Kits.