The 2015 Toyota Highlander has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 189 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

189

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18E1070002018-27-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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).

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 189 owners have filed complaints about the 2015 Toyota Highlander. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other31

02Electrical System23

03Steering19

04Structure17

05Visibility/wiper11

189 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy

20–28mpg combined

18-28city

24-28hwy

$2,400-$3,400/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2015 Toyota Highlander returns 20–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Highlander Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

28mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

27 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus - Automatic (AV-S6)

28mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

28 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Highlander 2WD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

Highlander 2WD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Highlander AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Toyota Highlander

38States

23%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

8139%

CACalifornia

6657%

FLFlorida

5937%

PAPennsylvania

4445%

DCWashington DC

3814%

NYNew York

3734%

GAGeorgia

3063%

MDMaryland

3023%

DEDelaware

2993%

MNMinnesota

2993%

ILIllinois

2953%

NCNorth Carolina

2923%

WAWashington

2873%

NJNew Jersey

2803%

OROregon

2393%

MOMissouri

2283%

NHNew Hampshire

2243%

COColorado

2042%

AZArizona

2002%

MAMassachusetts

1812%

MI155

IN154

OK151

TN145

UT138

OH111

RI110

WI102

AL93

KY81

NV67

CT67

ME57

VA52

ID49

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Toyota Highlander Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Toyota Highlander a good car to buy?

The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

Depending on configuration, the 2015 Toyota Highlander delivers 20–28 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, based on 189 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.