Toyota · Highlander · 2015
2015 Toyota Highlander
2
Recalls
184
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 2 recalls and 184 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (31 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Research Context
The 2015 Toyota Highlander page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 31 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2015 Toyota Highlander currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 184 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (31), electrical system (22), steering (19).
- Vehicle
- 2015 Toyota Highlander
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 184
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
18.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 18E107000November 27, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
Remedy Status
Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.
NHTSA ID: 15V144000March 13, 2015
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
184 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 20, 2026
The moon roof in my car completely shattered out of no where while I was driving down the road and fell all into my backseat. If my children were in the car, they would have had glass all over them.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 18, 2026
Exterior lights continually burn out.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 1, 2026
The side mirrors are too large and located in a position that when the driver is turning left the driver's side mirror blocks the ability to see the crosswalk and also the center divider of the lane they are turning into and has almost caused me to strike a center divider and not...
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STEERING
Dec 29, 2025
[XXX] battery light appeared on dash. [XXX] on my way to Limestone service station 399 Danbury rd Ridgefield ct ph203-438-8028 a warning appeared on dash stating i will lose steering.Luckily I managed to pull into a parking lot and lost all ability to steer. Thank God i was not ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Dec 7, 2025
When right front pax sits in seat and fastens seatbelt, the airbag indicator correctly says "ON." But after a few minutes, the airbag turns "OFF" and the driver's dash gets an "unfastened seatbelt" warning and a "faulty airbag" warning. All of these occur while the front right ...
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STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 4, 2025
Paint is peeling off my car, This is confirmed by Toyota it was covered by the Consumer Support program which expired in July however the paint did not start peeling off until last week.Toyota said that there wasn't anything they could do. this is clearly a manufacture defect and...
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STRUCTURE
Jul 30, 2025
The blizzard pearl paint on my vehicle is peeling off of the roof and possibly the side of the vehicle.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASHJul 4, 2025
I have noticed speed issues or high idling with this vehicle for a while. I committed a rear end collision with a vehicle on July 4, 2025, at approximately 2pm. My car rear ended his truck while it was stopped behind another vehicle. My vehicle sustained total damage to the fr...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRASH2 injuriesMay 24, 2025
On [XXX] my vehicle suffered an unintended acceleration on a very busy highway of The Dominican Republic, reaching a speed of 100 MPH. I was able to drive the car into the bushes of the highway service road hitting all king of obstacles such as trees, wall, advertising signs and...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Dec 12, 2024
Driving to take my son to work. Check engine light came on said check and system. Hard shifting put in manual drive and made it to destination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have?
The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA has received 184 owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
The 2015 Toyota Highlander received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2015 Toyota Highlander are unknown or other (31 reports), electrical system (22 reports), steering (19 reports).
Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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