Will the Kick Sensor Still Work on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander w/ a Hitch Installed?

Question:

I have a 2024 Grand Highlander hybrid limited. I want to install this hitch but I haven’t seen anything regarding how this will affect my kick sensor. Will my kick sensor still work after installing this hitch?

asked by: Trevor S

Expert Reply:

Yes, it will. We've sold a few of these and have heard back from some of our customers that have said the Curt Hitch item # C26VV does not affect the functionality of the kick sensor. What typically happens in situations like this is you lose the sensor right around the 2" receiver which isn't a problem because you don't want to be kicking towards it anyways and you have to go to the left or right.

The Curt Hitch item # C26VV is custom fit for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and bolts to it without drilling with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500 lbs maximum tongue weight.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C59236 for the Highlanders without the factory tow package or item # C59236 if you have the factory tow package and a ball mount kit item # C45534.