How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have?

The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

The most recent recall was issued on March 13, 2015 and relates to the steering:electric power assist system system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2015 Toyota Highlander affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2015 Toyota Highlander.

2015 Toyota Highlander: Complaints & Crash Test Ratings

2015 Toyota Highlander

This page covers 1 recall, 189 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Toyota Highlander.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

20–28 mpg combined

8.4–11.8 L/100km

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

City18–27 mpg(8.7–13.1 L/100km)

Highway24–28 mpg(8.4–9.8 L/100km)

Combined20–28 mpg(8.4–11.8 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,200–$3,100/yr

Tailpipe CO₂319–437 g/mi

EPA GHG Score5–7/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.

2015 Toyota Highlander Crash Test Ratings

5/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2015 Toyota Highlander Owner Complaints

For the 2015 Toyota Highlander, electrical system issues and steering problems make up the two largest complaint categories. On the electrical side, owners most often report door lock actuators failing, the locks stop responding to the key fob and the interior power switches, sometimes across multiple doors simultaneously. A smaller number of electrical complaints involve warning lights illuminating unexpectedly and dashboard systems going dark. Steering complaints frequently describe sudden, complete loss of power steering, often accompanied by warning messages on the dash before the assist cuts out entirely. Structural complaints are the third most common category, with owners reporting panoramic moonroofs shattering without any apparent impact while the vehicle is moving. Paint peeling is also mentioned across multiple reports, with owners describing the finish lifting or flaking on exterior panels.

189

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

Fire-Related

With Injuries

By System

unknown or other
42
electrical system
34
steering
24
structure

2015 Toyota Highlander Recalls

1 Recall

Show:

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

March 13, 2015

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

At a glance

What can fail

The electric power steering control unit may have been damaged during manufacturing. This damage can eventually cause the electric power steering system to fail.

What the fix does

Dealers will check your steering system's serial number. If it's in the affected range, they'll replace the control unit at no cost.

110,085 vehicles affected

NHTSA Campaign #15V144000 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.