Toyota ยท 2015
2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2015 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | 398 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 425 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering 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).
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
255 complaints filed by owners for this model year (19 involving a crash, 11 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD?
NHTSA gave the 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD (2015 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.