The service and repair manual for the 2012 Toyota Highlander, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Toyota published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Base · Hybrid · Hybrid Limited · Limited · SE |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 228 complaints · 138 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Highlander manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 651
- General Information 1,603
- Accessories & Equipment 2,318
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 330
- Body & Frame 948
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 1,360
- Brakes 546
- Maintenance 85
- Drivelines & Axles 77
- Restraints 721
- Electrical 2,526
- Steering 170
- Engine Mechanical 291
- Suspension 207
- Engine Performance 1,553
- Transmission 40
- Front & Rear 294
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Highlander
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 13V014000If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airba.
- Equipment — other › labels · 13V123000An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. an overloaded vehicl.
Owners have filed 228 complaints and Toyota has issued 138 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Highlander. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Highlander manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Highlander?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year across the Base, Hybrid, Hybrid Limited, Limited, SE trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.
What 2012 Highlander problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Highlander, covering air bags, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Toyota dealers.
Does it include 2012 Highlander wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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