2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. This model year has 184 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2015 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Structural Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 48 | — | 4 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 42 | — | 4 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 27 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 15 | 5 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 184 most recent complaints
The moon roof in my car completely shattered out of no where while I was driving down the road and fell all into my backseat. If my children were in the car, they would have had glass all over them.
Exterior lights continually burn out.
The side mirrors are too large and located in a position that when the driver is turning left the driver's side mirror blocks the ability to see the crosswalk and also the center divider of the lane they are turning into and has almost caused me to strike a center divider and not…
[XXX] battery light appeared on dash. [XXX] on my way to Limestone service station 399 Danbury rd Ridgefield ct ph203-438-8028 a warning appeared on dash stating i will lose steering.Luckily I managed to pull into a parking lot and lost all ability to steer. Thank God i was not …
Paint is peeling off my car, This is confirmed by Toyota it was covered by the Consumer Support program which expired in July however the paint did not start peeling off until last week.Toyota said that there wasn't anything they could do. this is clearly a manufacture defect and…
When right front pax sits in seat and fastens seatbelt, the airbag indicator correctly says "ON." But after a few minutes, the airbag turns "OFF" and the driver's dash gets an "unfastened seatbelt" warning and a "faulty airbag" warning. All of these occur while the front right …
The blizzard pearl paint on my vehicle is peeling off of the roof and possibly the side of the vehicle.
I have noticed speed issues or high idling with this vehicle for a while. I committed a rear end collision with a vehicle on July 4, 2025, at approximately 2pm. My car rear ended his truck while it was stopped behind another vehicle. My vehicle sustained total damage to the fr…
On [XXX] my vehicle suffered an unintended acceleration on a very busy highway of The Dominican Republic, reaching a speed of 100 MPH. I was able to drive the car into the bushes of the highway service road hitting all king of obstacles such as trees, wall, advertising signs and…
Driving to take my son to work. Check engine light came on said check and system. Hard shifting put in manual drive and made it to destination.
Driving the car was hard to steer. Check engine light came on and check speed sensor. Went to a mechanic and disconnected the battery, the sensor reset and back driving ok for about two weeks. This went on for a few weeks. Been a month now and it hasn't come on but it was danger…
Trunk keeps malfunctioning. During lift would not open all the way or at all and sometimes once open will not close.
Unknown-tailgate failure keeps beeping will not automatically go up or down not sure why?
I have a 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE. Last winter I began noticing a burning smell which I believed to be electrical inside the vehicle. I was able to determine it was the driver seat heater and the burning smell continued even with the toggle switch turned off. I stopped at a loc…
BSM works when it want to and sometimes not at all
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull into a …
SPONTANEOUS VEHICLE FIRE: While driving approximately 20-30 miles per hour, with no other symptoms or advance warning signs, a message suddenly appeared on the dashboard saying "Engine Failure - Turn off Ignition". The temperature gauge was firmly in the normal range; the car had…
Upon being reviewed the rear U Joint was loose & needed replaced @ 167,361 miles.
I am curious as to why my front tires are wearing out on the outside? It was suggested to get a front end alignment & I did. But as the photos shows these tires are wearing uneven. I also have a rumbling vibration that comes from the front tires upon accelerating from a traffi…
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Highlander. While stopped at a gas station with the engine on, the contact's wife smelled an abnormal, burning odor coming from the vehicle without warning. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact's wife saw flames shooting from the dashboard near …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
Recalls for 2015 Toyota Highlander
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2015 Toyota Highlander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2015 Toyota Highlander reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 184 NHTSA owner complaints, 17 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (48 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Highlander?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (48 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (42 complaints). #3: Structural Problems (27 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Toyota Highlander?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Highlander?▾
The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 17 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 184 total NHTSA complaints. 16 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2015 Toyota Highlander. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Toyota Highlander?▾
The 2015 Toyota Highlander has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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