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2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 FJ Cruiser years

The 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser shows 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, ranking 6th among 6 model years with data. With no reported owner complaints on file, it has the lowest complaint index of the years listed.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems

NHTSA owner 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)0255075100201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution6023418
2014Good4030518
2015No verdict001—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints and 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 6 model years with data.
Does the 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 14V828000) covers accessory bolts on certain 2014-2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser and related models that may need tightening.
How does the 2015 FJ Cruiser compare to other years?
It ranks 6th out of 6 model years by complaint index. The 2010 model has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 20 and is rated Best.
Is the 2015 FJ Cruiser recall a do-not-drive recall?
No. NHTSA data shows the 2015 recall is not flagged as a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

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.