How many brake complaints does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, which is 9% of the 192 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2015 Highlander.

At what mileage do 2015 Highlander brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among brake complaints for the 2015 Highlander is 15,250 miles.

Did any 2015 Highlander brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Of the 17 brake complaints, 5 involved crashes and 1 involved an injury; no fires were reported.

How does the 2015 Highlander compare to other model years for brake complaints?

The 2015 Highlander's 9% brake-complaint share is lower than years like 2018 (23%) and 2016 (21%), but higher than 2014 (3%) and 2019 (5%).

2015 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, 9% of its 192 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 15,250 miles. There are no related brake recalls on file for this model year.

Brakes complaints: 17; 9% of 192
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 15,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden brake failure or unresponsive pedal at low speed, resulting in low-speed collisions.
Some describe an erroneous dash message stating the brake and accelerator were pressed simultaneously, followed by sudden unexpected braking or power cutout.
Several report brake pedal or hardware issues, including a rubber piece breaking off the pedal and causing the foot to slip.
Owners describe brake shudder or shaking when braking downhill, persisting even after rotor and pad replacement.
A few report loud unknown noises from the rear of the vehicle when releasing the brake pedal while parked.

When 2015 Toyota Highlander brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2015, latest Jul 4, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Jul 2025; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Highlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200525 (11%)
2006107 (39%)
200739 (32%)
200888 (22%)
200926 (19%)
201035 (16%)
201119 (10%)
201215 (8%)
201319 (9%)
20144 (3%)
201517 (9%)
201623 (21%)
201731 (12%)
201860 (23%)
201924 (5%)
202041 (13%)
202167 (13%)
202238 (15%)
202318 (10%)
20248 (19%)
20252 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Toyota Highlander have?: NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, which is 9% of the 192 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2015 Highlander.
At what mileage do 2015 Highlander brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among brake complaints for the 2015 Highlander is 15,250 miles.
Did any 2015 Highlander brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Of the 17 brake complaints, 5 involved crashes and 1 involved an injury; no fires were reported.
How does the 2015 Highlander compare to other model years for brake complaints?: The 2015 Highlander's 9% brake-complaint share is lower than years like 2018 (23%) and 2016 (21%), but higher than 2014 (3%) and 2019 (5%).