YearToAvoid

2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any FJ Cruiser model year. Among the 10 model years with data, it ranks 10th worst, meaning it has the fewest reported problems.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#10 of 10 FJ Cruiser years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
0
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
—
Best nearby year
2014
rated Good

Top 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V828000Dec 30, 2014Other3,958 vehicles

    Equipment

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

    Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

2015 compared with other FJ Cruiser years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002006200720082009201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution5623418
2014Good4430518
2015No verdict001—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 FJ Cruiser has 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any FJ Cruiser year. It ranks 10th out of 10 model years for complaint volume, meaning it has the fewest reported issues.
Does the 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 FJ Cruiser, campaign 14V828000, involving accessory bolts that dealers inspect and tighten free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year FJ Cruiser should I avoid?
NHTSA complaint data marks 2007, 2008, and 2010 as Avoid years for the FJ Cruiser, with complaint indexes of 100, 89, and 78. The 2015 model year is not flagged as Avoid.
How does the 2015 FJ Cruiser compare to other years?
The 2015 FJ Cruiser has a complaint index of 0, lower than every other model year in the data, including 2011 and 2014 which carry Good verdicts with indexes of 33 and 44.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.