2015 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (52), Unknown Or Other (43), Structure (32).
Key takeaways
- 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 52 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 22% |
| Structure | 32 | 17% |
| Steering | 25 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 6% |
| Engine | 11 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4% |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% |
| Seats | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2015 Toyota Highlander
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-29
My 2015 Toyota Highlander equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine developed an engine oil leak originating from the timing chain cover sealing area. On April 30, 2026, Kearny Mesa Toyota in San Diego, California, identified the leak during an inspection when the vehicle had a little over 100,000 miles. I am concerned that th...
Structure - filed 2026-09-23
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)
Structure - filed 2026-09-12
Blizzard White color - Car paint peeling on multiple areas.
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More for the 2015 Toyota Highlander
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.