How common are electrical problems in the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

NHTSA lists 61 electrical system complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 32% of all 192 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the years shown.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander electrical system?

No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this electrical system issue.

Have there been fires or injuries linked to the electrical system?

Yes. Four of the 61 electrical complaints mention fire and two mention injuries.

At what mileage do 2015 Highlander electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 43,332 miles.

Is the 2015 Highlander worse than other years for electrical issues?

Its 32% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is higher than every other model year listed, including 2010's 28% and 2019's 12%.

2015 Toyota Highlander Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 61 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, 32% of all complaints filed for the year. No related recall exists for this issue. Four complaints mention fire and two mention injuries, with a median failure mileage of 43,332.

Electrical System complaints: 61; 32% of 192
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 43,333 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report a burning or electrical smell followed by smoke or flames coming from the dashboard, vents, or heated seat controls.
Some describe the infotainment or navigation screen freezing, going blank, or rebooting itself while driving.
Several report intermittent loss of power steering or acceleration along with an illuminated check engine or AWD warning light at highway speed.
Owners describe door lock actuators failing, causing doors to stop locking or unlocking with the key or interior buttons.
A few mention the instrument panel and navigation screens shutting off and restarting during random engine stalls.
Some report tail lamp assemblies filling with condensation and water due to a failed seal.

When 2015 Toyota Highlander electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2014, latest Aug 27, 2026.

61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Aug 2026; peak May 2017 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Highlander model year

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

201059 (28%)
201127 (15%)
201230 (16%)
201329 (14%)
201437 (27%)
201561 (32%)
201622 (20%)
201750 (19%)
201828 (11%)
201960 (12%)
202018 (6%)
202133 (6%)
202225 (10%)
202312 (7%)
20246 (14%)
20251 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2015 Toyota Highlander?: NHTSA lists 61 electrical system complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 32% of all 192 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the years shown.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander electrical system?: No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this electrical system issue.
Have there been fires or injuries linked to the electrical system?: Yes. Four of the 61 electrical complaints mention fire and two mention injuries.
At what mileage do 2015 Highlander electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 43,332 miles.
Is the 2015 Highlander worse than other years for electrical issues?: Its 32% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is higher than every other model year listed, including 2010's 28% and 2019's 12%.