2015 Toyota Highlander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Highlander years
- About as many complaints as other years 15th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Highlander. That ranks 15th out of 30 Highlander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (52 complaints, 27%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 6 fires, 16 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 192owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Toyota Highlander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 52 | 27% | 41,000 | “door locks” (13%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 43 | 22% | 21,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 32 | 17% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 13% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 8% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 6% | 23,412 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 5% | 66,670 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 5% | 45,665 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 65,250 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 101,933 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 5,784 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 28,771 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 193,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 15 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Toyota Highlander recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The paint is severely peeling on the outside. This can likely flake off and damages other vehicles, property, and roadway infrastructure. This is the factory coat of paint. Color is Toyota Blizzard Pearl (070)
Blizzard White color - Car paint peeling on multiple areas.
The a/c condenser was damaged due to impact of road debris. This caused loss of proper system operation. The cost to repair was $1100+. The debris entered thru the front grill, which has nothing in place to prevent debris from entering the engine compartment.
The factory paint on my 2015 Toyota Highlander, Blizzard Pearl (Toyota code 070), is delaminating from the primer. The base coat lifts and peels in sheets, starting on the roof, fender, and pillars â the panels with the greatest UV exposure. There has been no collision, repaint, or chemical…
The paint is severely peeling on the outside. This can likely flake off and damages other vehicles, property, and roadway infrastructure. This is the factory coat of paint. Color is Toyota Blizzard Pearl (070)
Other Toyota Highlander years
← 2014 Highlander · 2016 Highlander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Highlander | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Highlander | 10 | 4 |
| 2024 Highlander | 43 | 7 |
| 2023 Highlander | 186 | 9 |
| 2022 Highlander | 262 | 5 |
| 2021 Highlander | 531 | 4 |
| 2020 Highlander | 320 | 4 |
| 2019 Highlander | 495 | 3 |
| 2018 Highlander | 268 | 4 |
| 2017 Highlander | 270 | 3 |
| 2016 Highlander | 111 | 2 |
| 2015 | 192 | 1 |
| 2014 Highlander | 136 | 4 |
| 2013 Highlander | 207 | 3 |
| 2012 Highlander | 182 | 2 |
| 2011 Highlander | 181 | 5 |
| 2010 Highlander | 216 | 10 |
| 2009 Highlander | 134 | 9 |
| 2008 Highlander | 404 | 11 |
| 2007 Highlander | 124 | 4 |
| 2006 Highlander | 278 | 7 |
| 2005 Highlander | 224 | 6 |
| 2004 Highlander | 286 | 5 |
| 2003 Highlander | 258 | 2 |
| 2002 Highlander | 301 | 2 |
| 2001 Highlander | 137 | 3 |
| 2000 Highlander | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 Highlander | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 Highlander | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Highlander | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 52 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Toyota Highlander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Highlander model years, the 2015 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.