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2015 Toyota Highlander: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls
186Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 2 open NHTSA safety recalls and 186 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 2 open safety recalls and 186 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Highlander had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Campaign 18E107000 · 27/11/2018

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).

RiskThe ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyWanda 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.
2

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign 15V144000 · 13/03/2015

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.

RiskAn unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyToyota 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2015 Toyota Highlander owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System50
Unknown Or Other42
Structure27
Steering25
Service Brakes15
Visibility14

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

Yes. The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2015 Toyota Highlander owners report?

Owners have filed 186 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, most often about the electrical system, unknown or other, structure.

How do I check a specific Highlander's history?

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