Toyota Highlander ABS Wheel Speed Sensor in US

Your Toyota Highlander ABS wheel speed sensor is the component that makes anti-lock braking possible on your Highlander. It monitors the rotational speed of each wheel in real time and sends that data to the Toyota Highlander ABS control module, which uses it to prevent wheel lockup during emergency stops. When a sensor fails on your Highlander, your ABS loses the input it needs. On wet, icy, or gravel road surfaces, the difference between a controlled stop and a skid can come down to whether your Toyota Highlander wheel speed data is reaching the module.

What Is the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor on Your Toyota Highlander

The ABS wheel speed sensor on the Toyota Highlander is an electromagnetic or Hall-effect sensor mounted near each wheel hub or bearing assembly of your Highlander. It generates an electronic signal as a toothed reluctor ring rotates past it, producing a frequency the Highlander ABS module interprets as wheel speed. On most modern Toyota Highlander vehicles, this same data feeds the traction control system, electronic stability control, and electronic brake force distribution, making a functioning wheel speed sensor critical to the safe operation of multiple Highlander systems simultaneously.

Signs of a Failing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor on the Toyota Highlander

• ABS warning light on your Toyota Highlander dashboard, the most common first indicator of a failing sensor
• Traction control or stability control warning light illuminated alongside the Highlander ABS light
• ABS activating on your Toyota Highlander during normal stops at low speed where it should not engage
• Complete ABS deactivation on the Highlander, wheels lock under hard braking on wet or icy roads
• Speedometer on your Toyota Highlander reading erratically or dropping to zero at speed
• Fault codes in the C0035 to C0050 range stored in the Toyota Highlander ABS control module

Passive vs. Active ABS Sensors for the Toyota Highlander

GeoBrakes stocks both passive and active ABS wheel speed sensors for the Toyota Highlander. Passive sensors use an analog signal and are found on older Highlander vehicles and many trucks still in service. Active Hall-effect sensors require a small power supply and output a clean digital signal, offering greater accuracy at very low speeds. Active sensors are standard on most Toyota Highlander vehicles manufactured after the mid-2000s and are required for full compatibility with modern Highlander traction and stability control systems.

Why GeoBrakes for the Toyota Highlander ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy matters as much as fitment with Toyota Highlander wheel speed sensors. A sensor that generates the correct frequency for your Highlander ABS module ensures consistent ABS calibration, proper traction control thresholds, and accurate stability control response on your Toyota Highlander. Every sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is matched to the Toyota Highlander through our vehicle selector, with front and rear positions listed separately to eliminate position errors on your Highlander.

Frequently Asked Questions - Toyota Highlander ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

Can I drive my Toyota Highlander with a faulty ABS wheel speed sensor?

You can drive the Toyota Highlander with a failed ABS sensor, but the anti-lock braking system on your Highlander will be completely disabled. On icy or wet American roads, this significantly increases stopping distances and the risk of losing steering control during hard braking on your Toyota Highlander. Replacing a failed sensor promptly is strongly recommended, particularly before winter.

How do I find the right ABS sensor for my Toyota Highlander?

Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector and enter the Toyota Highlander year, make, and model. The system displays only the sensors confirmed to fit the Toyota Highlander, with front and rear positions listed separately. Select the position matching the sensor you are replacing on your Highlander to avoid receiving the wrong unit.

Do I need to replace all four ABS sensors on my Toyota Highlander at the same time?

No. ABS wheel speed sensors on the Toyota Highlander are independent components and only the failed unit needs to be replaced. However, if your Highlander has high mileage and one sensor has failed, it is worth visually inspecting the connectors on the other Toyota Highlander sensors for corrosion while the wheel is removed.