Recalls ·2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD

2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 182 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints182
Crashes reported5in stored complaints
Fires reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Electrical systemCampaign 18E107000 · 27 Nov 2018

Problem: 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).

Risk: The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Wanda 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.

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 15V144000 · 13 Mar 2015

Problem: 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.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota 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

Share of the 54 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system16 · 30%
Structure15 · 28%
Unknown or other11 · 20%
Engine5 · 9%
Steering5 · 9%
Air bags5 · 9%
Exterior lighting4 · 7%
Power train3 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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 should be repair by Toyota at no…

Structure · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without any warning at high speed. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop, causing the vehicle to drive into traffic and striking several vehicles causing front…

Power train · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

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.

Vehicle speed control · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

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 dangerous due to driving and turning issues.

Steering · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.