Are Toyota Highlanders built in the US?
Yes. The majority of Toyota Highlanders sold in the United States are assembled in the United States at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, Kentucky.
This article explains where Highlanders are built, how production is organized for different markets, and what buyers should know about the manufacturing locations behind the Highlander we see on American roads today.
US production footprint
For the North American market, the Highlander is produced at a single primary facility in the United States. The plant known for this work is Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky. This site has also produced other Toyota models such as the Camry and Sienna, reflecting its role as a regional hub for Toyota’s midsize and family vehicles.
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (Georgetown, KY) — assembles the Highlander for the North American market, using a combination of domestic and globally sourced parts.
In practice, this means most U.S.-sold Highlanders come off the line in Kentucky, with the exact parts mix adapting over model years to meet design updates and supplier arrangements.
Global production context
Outside the United States, Toyota produces Highlander variants (often marketed under the Kluger name in some regions) at other plants around the world. Production for non-U.S. markets is handled at different facilities depending on market needs, trade considerations, and model specifications.
- Non-U.S. Highlander/Kluger variants are produced at various Toyota plants abroad, reflecting Toyota’s global manufacturing network.
For buyers, this means the country of origin can vary by market and model year. The VIN and window sticker typically indicate the country and plant of manufacture for a given vehicle.
What buyers should know
If you’re prioritizing U.S.-made content, and you’re shopping for a Highlander intended for the American market, the Kentucky plant is the primary source. However, Toyota operates a global production system, so international versions of the Highlander (Kluger or other regional names) may come from different plants outside the United States.
Summary
Summary: Toyota Highlanders sold in the United States are built in the United States at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, KY, making them part of Toyota’s U.S.-based manufacturing output. Globally, Highlander/Kluger variants are produced at various plants outside the U.S. to serve other markets. Understanding the vehicle’s VIN and window sticker can confirm the exact country and plant of origin for a specific Highlander.
