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2015 Toyota HighlanderProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 255 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
255
Crashes
19
Fires
11
Recalls
2
TSBs
318
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 255 complaints, 19 crashes, 11 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

extremely uncomfortable seats

13 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
2

audio system settings regularly reset

9 complaints • Severity 5.3/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive wind noise

6 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
4

transmission slips out of gear

4 complaints • Severity 4.5/10

$X,XXX
5

odor from ac vents

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

51 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 31K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

77
0–30K
39
30–60K
24
60–90K
12
90–120K
4
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (77 reports) • Median: 31K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (51 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical51 (20%)
Other43 (17%)
Steering25 (10%)
Structure:body25 (10%)
Brakes15 (6%)
Visibility13 (5%)
Speed Control11 (4%)
Engine10 (4%)

2015 Toyota Highlander: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, with 51 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 31,288 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 31K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
14
34
15
29
16
26
17
32
18
28
19
20
20
17
21
9
22
13
23
19
24
9
25
18
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

15V144000May 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.

18E107000Jan 2019

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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).

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2015 Toyota Highlander NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Toyota Highlander is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2015 Toyota Highlander vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

255

Class avg

348

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2015.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 255 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2015 Toyota Highlander: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2015 Toyota Highlander is related to the electrical, with 51 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2015 Toyota Highlander reliable?
The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 255 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA rates the 2015 Toyota Highlander 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2015 Toyota Highlander problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes, the 2015 Toyota Highlander has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Highlander problems start?
Based on 164 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 31,288 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2015 Toyota Highlander data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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