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5TDFZRBH9MS135729 — 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum

Lot #12375323 · VIN 5TDFZRBH9MS135729

🇺🇸 IAAIPossible MechanicalKeys includedSold

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12375323

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 37 126 USDRepair estimate: 33 925 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine528 132 ₴≈ 11 778 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT4 018 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 5TDFZRBH9MS135729 history

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Nov 15, 2025

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Toyota Highlander 2021

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 516. Of these — crashes: 16, fires: 4.

Most-reported systems

Power Train
222
Service Brakes
67
Structure
51
Engine
45
Air Bags
42
Fuel/Propulsion System
31

Official recalls

Structure
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
NHTSA campaign: 23V720000
Air Bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
NHTSA campaign: 23V865000
Tires
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum

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