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2015 Toyota Highlander Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
186Complaints
2Recalls
17Crashes
6Fires
16Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (26.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System49 · 26.3%RecalledRecall 18E107000
Steering25 · 13.4%RecalledRecall 15V144000
Structure:body21 · 11.3%not available
Service Brakes15 · 8.1%not available
Visibility/wiper12 · 6.5%not available
Vehicle Speed Control11 · 5.9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other42 · 22.6%
STEERING25 · 13.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY21 · 11.3%
SERVICE BRAKES15 · 8.1%
VISIBILITY/WIPER12 · 6.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11 · 5.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING10 · 5.4%
ENGINE9 · 4.8%
AIR BAGS8 · 4.3%

Percentages are the share of the 186 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 18E107000 · 2018 · reported 11/27/2018

The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 15V144000 · 2015 · reported 03/13/2015

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO AND MAPPING SYSTEM WILL SUDDENLY STOP WORKING. THERE THEN IS NO WAY TO RESET THE MAP AND/OR RADIO, OTHER THAN TO…”NHTSA complaint 11243225 — filed 08/12/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“DRIVER-SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN USING THE KEY FOB, DOOR HANDLE, OR THE SWITCH INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ISSUE WAS SPORADIC AT FIRST BUT NOW…”NHTSA complaint 11240165 — filed 07/28/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM WILL GO HAYWIRE THEN REBOOT ITSELF WHILE DRIVING. YOU CAN NOT DO ANYTHING WITH THE SCREEN WHILE IT IS GOING…”NHTSA complaint 11231667 — filed 07/14/2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 49 of 186 NHTSA complaints (26.3%), followed by unspecified/other issues (42), steering (25), structure:body (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have?

186 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18E107000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Toyota Highlander's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.