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2015 Toyota Highlander: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 196 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

2recalls
196complaints
17crashes reported
6fires reported
16injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System52 · 27%
  • Unknown Or Other44 · 22%
  • Structure32 · 16%
  • Steering25 · 13%
  • Service Brakes15 · 8%
  • Visibility/Wiper12 · 6%
  • Engine11 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control11 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting10 · 5%
  • Power Train7 · 4%

What owners report

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)

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine

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.

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 adhesion loss between the factory base coat and primer. first noticed 5/5/2026 at ~137,193 miles, it

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)

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.