2015 Toyota Highlander recalls and problems

The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 1 recall and 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2015 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 26 Highlander model years — 15th most.

1recalls
193complaints
17crashes
6fires
16injuries
30,800median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Steering

Mar 13, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V144000 · 110,085 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System52
Unknown or other43
Structure32
Steering25
Service Brakes15
Engine13
Visibility13
Vehicle Speed Control11
Exterior Lighting10
Air Bags8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014: 1 complaints20142015: 27 complaints272016: 23 complaints20162017: 21 complaints2018: 25 complaints20182019: 21 complaints2020: 17 complaints20202021: 12 complaints2022: 8 complaints20222023: 8 complaints2024: 12 complaints20242025: 5 complaints2026: 13 complaints202613

2015 vs. other Toyota Highlander years

2001: 137 complaints20012002: 301 complaints2003: 258 complaints2004: 286 complaints20042005: 224 complaints2006: 279 complaints2007: 124 complaints20072008: 406 complaints2009: 134 complaints2010: 216 complaints20102011: 182 complaints2012: 182 complaints2013: 207 complaints20132014: 136 complaints2015: 193 complaints2016: 111 complaints20162017: 272 complaints2018: 276 complaints2019: 511 complaints20192020: 323 complaints2021: 539 complaints5392022: 267 complaints20222023: 192 complaints2024: 43 complaints2025: 11 complaints20252026: 4 complaints20264

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2015 Toyota Highlander, the latest from Mar 13, 2015 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (52), unknown or other (43), structure (32). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.