2015 Toyota Highlander: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 27% about electrical.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2015 Toyota Highlander
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2015 Toyota Highlander recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Steering
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Details 15V144000
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.
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.
1 aftermarket-part notice (parts sold for this model, not the car)
The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. 18E107000
2015 Toyota Highlander safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
No warranty extensions listed.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2015 Toyota Highlander safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
191 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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