Toyota Highlander car insurance in the UAE
What to check for your Highlander, what insurers’ policies say and what a claim could cost you. No quote needed.
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What to know before you insure your Highlander
| Your question | The answer | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Has your Highlander been recalled? | It could have been. Gulf News reports 1,983 VXR and GXR cars built in the United States between 2021 and 2023 recalled in the UAE over second-row seats. Repairs are free. | Ask your dealer whether the work was done on your car. |
| What is a new Highlander worth? | The 2026 Highlander comes as the VXR only, at AED 205,900 including VAT. In 2024 the GXR was AED 171,900 and the VXR AED 201,900. | Find your invoice before you ask for cover. |
| Is your Highlander a hybrid? | The 2026 VXR is. It has a 2.5L hybrid engine with 240 hp, all-wheel drive and seven seats. The 2022 car is shown as part-time four-wheel drive. | Give your insurer the exact year and version. |
| Planning to drive off-road? | Damage off the road is excluded unless your policy adds it. Comprehensive policies that add off-road cover ask for four-wheel or all-wheel drive. | Ask for off-road cover before you go, and check your car qualifies. |
| Want the dealer to do your repairs? | This is called agency repair, and it depends on your car’s age. Al Wathba limits it to cars up to two years old, Al Sagr and Orient Motor Plus to three. After year three, it is up to your insurer and an extra premium. | Ask how many years your policy includes it. |
| Would a flood be covered? | Not under standard terms, which exclude natural disasters. Some insurers add flood or storm cover. | Check your policy names flood and storm. |
Sources for these answers
The campaign covers Toyota Highlander VXR and GXR models manufactured in the United States between 2021 and 2023.
The corrective work involves replacing the return springs in the reclining mechanisms of the second-row seats.
RETAIL SALES PRICE (AED) 205,900
Prices are inclusive of VAT.
RETAIL SALES PRICE (AED) 171,900 201,900
FINAL DRIVE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
OUTPUT (HP) 240
SEATING CAPACITY 7
Final DrivePART TIME 4X4
Loss or damage that occurs to the Motor Vehicle off the road, as defined, unless a rider is issued extending coverage to drive outside the road.
a. Your car has four wheel drive capability
Vehicle/s are 4WD/AWD (4-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive) capability.
All brand new cars are repaired at the authorised agency or dealership in case of accident, provided the vehicle is no more than two years old.
Agency Repair – up to 3 years from the vehicle registration date at a manufacturer authorized dealer
Repairs at dealer/agency workshop in the first 3 years of the vehicle
In the case of the Insured wishes at the time of concluding the contract to repair the motor vehicle inside the Agency workshops after the lapse of the first three years of using the motor vehicle on the road, the Insurance Company may respond to the request and the determine an appropriate premium not exceeding the maximum tariff limit.
The accidents that have occurred, caused, resulted or are related directly or indirectly to natural disasters such as floods, tornados, hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes and quakes.
Any general phenomenon that arises from nature such as floods, tornados, hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes and quakes, and leads to extensive and widespread damage, and in respect of which a decision is issued by the concerned authority in the country.
Your Highlander checklist
Tell us how you use it. We’ll list what to ask your insurer or broker.
Your checklist (6)
Checklist updated. 6 items.
Ask your insurer
Does the use on my application match how I use my Highlander?
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Use of the Motor Vehicle for purposes other than those mentioned in the Insurance Application attached to this Policy.
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage | Model/Use | Private | Commercial | Rental | Driving Education | Other |
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage
Look for in your policy
Find your excess, and any extra excess that can be added.
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The Insurer may charge the Insured that has caused the accident with a deductible amount to be deducted from the due amount of compensation due with respect to any accident which is caused by them personally or by the person authorized by them to drive the Motor Vehicle or cases that are deemed committed by an unknown person, according to Schedule (3)
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage In addition to the deductible amounts set in Schedule (3), the Insured may charge the Insured who caused an accident an additional deductible as follows:
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage Check what you pay towards new parts as the vehicle gets older.
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If the Insured requests that new original parts are to be installed in lieu of the parts damaged during the accident or are to be paid for in cash, the Insured will bear the Depreciation Percentage set in Schedule (1) of the final value of the purchase invoice.
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage Depreciation Percentages, Except for Taxi Vehicles, Public Transport Vehicles and Rental Vehicles, According to the Date of First Registration and Use
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage Check the insured value, and what happens if the vehicle is written off.
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If the Insured Motor Vehicle is lost, proves to be irreparable, or that costs of repair exceed 50% of the Motor Vehicle value before the accident, the insured value of the Motor Vehicle agreed upon between the Insurer and the Insured on signing of the Insurance Policy will be the basis of calculation of the compensation
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage after deduction of the Depreciation Percentage of 20% from the insured value, and taking into account the fraction of insurance period
The Unified Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Against Loss and Damage
Have ready
Registration card (Mulkiya), driving licence and your current policy.
First registration date. It can differ from the model year.
What each insurer’s policy says
Choose a topic to compare. Open a row to read the exact wording.
| Insurer | Status | What it says | Wording |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIG GulfGIG Third Party | Not covered | Unless agreed in your policy. Your policy documents offer no off-road extra. | |
| GIG GulfMotor Perfect (comprehensive), Motor Prestige (comprehensive) | Conditions apply | Needs four-wheel drive. Not for races or competitions. | |
| LivaMotor Executive, Motor Smart | Conditions apply | Only if on your policy. Needs four-wheel drive. Private vehicles. No dune-bashing. | |
| QICPrestige Plus Agency, Prestige Plus Non-Agency | Conditions apply | Only if on your policy. Private vehicles with 4WD or AWD. Double excess. | |
| RAKINSURANCEMotor Full Option (Comprehensive) | Conditions apply | Four-wheel drives only. No safari activities. | |
| SukoonDrive Easy (comprehensive), Privilege Motor | Conditions apply | Only if on your policy. Private SUVs with all-wheel drive. Double excess. | |
| SukoonMotor Third Party Liability | Conditions apply | Sukoon can reclaim what it paid if you drive off-road without extra cover. | |
| Watania TakafulTakaful Certificate - Motor | Conditions apply | Only if added. Private all-wheel-drive SUVs. 500 metres off road maximum. Double excess. |
Listed by name, not ranked. This does not confirm an insurer will accept your vehicle.
What you’d pay on a claim
Enter your own numbers to see how a repair bill splits.
- You pay
- AED 1,000
- Rest of the bill
- AED 7,000
Example only. Real claims depend on your policy and the insurer accepting the claim.
Highlander models in the UAE
| Trim | Body | Engine | Power | Drivetrain | Gearbox | New price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VXR | 5 door | 2.5L hybrid | 240 HP | AWD | eCVT | AED 205,900 |
New price is the Toyota list price at the time, not an insurance premium or your vehicle’s value.
Common questions
Does Highlander insurance cover off-road or desert driving?
Not automatically. Standard terms exclude damage off the road unless your policy adds it, and insurers set their own conditions, usually four-wheel drive. Check your policy documents.
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Loss or damage that occurs to the Motor Vehicle off the road, as defined, unless a rider is issued extending coverage to drive outside the road.
Coverage of the damages or risks which occur outside the roads.
Does insurance cover flood damage to a Highlander?
Standard terms exclude natural disasters, which depend on a decision by the authorities. Some insurers add flood or storm cover, so check your policy names them.
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The accidents that have occurred, caused, resulted or are related directly or indirectly to natural disasters such as floods, tornados, hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes and quakes.
Any general phenomenon that arises from nature such as floods, tornados, hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes and quakes, and leads to extensive and widespread damage, and in respect of which a decision is issued by the concerned authority in the country.
These forms may not be amended or altered unless such amendment is in favor of the insured or beneficiary.
Can I choose agency repair for my Highlander?
It depends on your policy and on the age of the vehicle. Ask when you buy the policy, and compare what each insurer says above.
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In the case of the Insured wishes at the time of concluding the contract to repair the motor vehicle inside the Agency workshops after the lapse of the first three years of using the motor vehicle on the road, the Insurance Company may respond to the request and the determine an appropriate premium not exceeding the maximum tariff limit.
What happens if my Highlander is modified?
Tell your insurer about every change. If you cause an accident, an extra excess of up to 15% can apply, or up to 20% for changes made outside the factory. Not declaring changes can let an insurer reclaim what it paid.
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In addition to the deductible amounts set in Schedule (3), the Insured may charge the Insured who caused an accident an additional deductible as follows:
Maximum 15% of the amount of compensation of sports cars and modified vehicles.
Maximum 20% of the amount of compensation of vehicles modified outside the factory.
If it is proven that the insurance was concluded based upon the Insured's misrepresentation and non-disclosure of material facts that affect the acceptance by the Company to cover the risks or insurance rate.
Can someone else drive my Highlander?
They need a valid licence for the vehicle. If a driver under 25 causes an accident, an extra excess of up to 10% can apply. Check who your policy allows.
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The insured or any person who drives the Motor Vehicle by the permission or order of the Insured, provided that they are licensed to drive according to the Motor Vehicle category pursuant to the Traffic Laws and other laws and regulations
In addition to the deductible amounts set in Schedule (3), the Insured may charge the Insured who caused an accident an additional deductible as follows:
Maximum 10% of the amount of compensation if the Motor Vehicle Driver is below the age of 25 years.
Am I covered in Oman in a UAE-registered Highlander?
Not automatically. Cover normally stops at the UAE border, and damage to your own vehicle and third party cover are arranged separately. Insurers handle this differently, so ask before you travel.
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Loss or damage that occurs to the Motor Vehicle outside the geographical territory set out in this Policy, unless a rider is issued to extend coverage to this territory.
This Policy does not apply outside the State.
Extension of a third party liability insurance policy to Arab countries may only be accepted under the Orange Card, and this applies to all non-UAE motor vehicles coming into or crossing in the State.
More for Highlander owners
Recalls and accidents
- Press report: recall of 1,983 Highlander VXR and GXR over second-row seat locking
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The campaign covers Toyota Highlander VXR and GXR models manufactured in the United States between 2021 and 2023.
UAE recalls 1,983 Toyota Highlander vehicles over seat safety defect The corrective work involves replacing the return springs in the reclining mechanisms of the second-row seats.
UAE recalls 1,983 Toyota Highlander vehicles over seat safety defect - Ministry notice: Special Service Campaign, 662 Highlander units, year of manufacturing 2020, front seat-back frame8 June 2022
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Special Service Campaign for certain 2020 Model Year Toyota Highlander
Toyota: Special Service Campaign for certain 2020 Model Year Toyota Highlander Number of Units | 662
Toyota: Special Service Campaign for certain 2020 Model Year Toyota Highlander equipped with front seats which are constructed with a certain seat-back frame
Toyota: Special Service Campaign for certain 2020 Model Year Toyota Highlander
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General information, not a quote or advice. Your own policy documents decide what applies. Last checked 5 November 2026. Report an error.