2021 Toyota Highlander Limited
5TDDBRCH7MS038538
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($35,498)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $35,498 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5TDDBRCH7MS038538- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Toyota Highlander likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Toyota Highlander has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD
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STRUCTUREToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles.NHTSA campaign 23V720000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350,…NHTSA campaign 23V865000
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TIRESSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles.NHTSA campaign 24V452000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Toyota Highlander from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Toyota Highlander over the last 6 months — the market firmed $355 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $30,999 |
| May 2026 | $31,281 |
| June 2026 | $31,439 |
| July 2026 | $31,300 |
| August 2026 | $31,386 |
| September 2026 | $31,354 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Limited (this car) | $35,498 | 19 | — |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | $27,126 | 44 | −$8,372 |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | $27,544 | 44 | −$7,954 |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $24,342 | 42 | −$11,156 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | $39,536 | 35 | +$4,038 |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,842 | 34 | −$10,656 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 5 · 2020–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,359 | $55,395 | 100% | 1,354 mi |
| 2025 | 773 | $44,021 | 79% | 23,959 mi |
| 2024 | 1,041 | $40,075 | 72% | 39,443 mi |
| 2023 | 2,214 | $36,488 | 66% | 52,339 mi |
| 2022 | 1,786 | $33,464 | 60% | 69,044 mi |
| 2021 | 2,072 | $30,989 | 56% | 80,197 mi |
| 2020 | 841 | $28,799 | 52% | 85,954 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
