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2015 Toyota Highlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 196
Latest campaign: Nov 27, 2018

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Nov 27, 2018	18E107000
Steering	1	Mar 13, 2015	15V144000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 27, 2018Latest campaign


Nov 27, 201818E107000	Electrical system The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18E107000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 18E107000 · Nov 27, 2018
Mar 13, 201515V144000	Steering: electric power assist system An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V144000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V144000 · Mar 13, 2015

Nov 27, 201818E107000

Electrical system

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 18E107000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 18E107000 · Nov 27, 2018

Mar 13, 201515V144000

Steering: electric power assist system

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V144000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 15V144000 · Mar 13, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component196

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

196Complaints filed

17Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

16Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	54	28	0	4	2
Unknown or other	44	22	0	4	1
Structure	32	16	1	0	0
Steering	25	13	1	0	1
Service brakes	15	8	5	0	1
Visibility/wiper	12	6	1	0	0
Engine	11	6	0	2	0
Vehicle speed control	11	6	5	0	4
Exterior lighting	10	5	0	0	0
Air bags	8	4	5	0	8
Power train	7	4	1	0	0
Seats	4	2	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	2	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Highlander, Highlander Hybrid.

Latest reports

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)”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766542
Structure
“Blizzard White color - Car paint peeling on multiple areas.”
Filed 09/12/2026 · ODI 11763771
Electrical system
“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+.”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11760154

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2015 Toyota Highlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. The most recent, 18E107000 (reported November 27, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 196 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Toyota Highlander?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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