Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, the most recent reported on March 13, 2015 (Steering: electric power assist system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (52 complaints), followed by unknown or other (43).

How many 2015 Toyota Highlander complaints mention a crash or fire?

17 of 192 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 16 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Toyota Highlander recalls and problems

1 recall and 192 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Highlander.

recalls

192

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Toyota Highlander recalls

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 15V144000 · reported March 13, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 110,085 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system52
Unknown or other43
Structure32
Steering25
Service brakes15
Visibility/wiper12
Vehicle speed control11
Engine10
Exterior lighting10
Air bags8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 23, 2026 · Structure
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)

Sep 12, 2026 · Structure
Blizzard White color - Car paint peeling on multiple areas.

Aug 27, 2026 · Unknown or other
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.

Aug 4, 2026 · Structure
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 — the panels with the greatest UV exposure. There has been no collision, repaint, or chemical damage; this is spontaneous…

Jul 21, 2026 · Structure
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)

Highlander model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	2	182	16	3
2013	3	207	26	0
2014	4	136	5	1
2015	1	192	17	6
2016	2	111	14	1
2017	3	271	18	2
2018	4	270	23	1

Across all years, the 2021 Highlander has the most complaints (533). All Toyota Highlander years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, the most recent reported on March 13, 2015 (Steering: electric power assist system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Highlander?: Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (52 complaints), followed by unknown or other (43).
How many 2015 Toyota Highlander complaints mention a crash or fire?: 17 of 192 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 16 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2026.