2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Interior Lighting (1) · Engine (1) · Electrical System:software (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (152)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0009-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year repair manual while performing a rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual ref
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0119-15 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 13, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0009-26.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 152 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-23 · Interior Lighting“2015 toyota highlander. consumer writes in regards to an issue with the ambient lighting going out. *ld *js…”
2017-10-20 · Engine · 16,000 mi“i unknowingly failed to turn off my car last night. it has a keyless ignition (fob) and sets off an alarm when left on. unfortunately, last night my husband arrived home at the same time and between 2 garage doors closing and excited, barking dogs i didn't hear the alarm. we went to bed shortly thereafter. my husband woke up very early and heard ou…”
2017-03-23 · Electrical System:software“2015 toyota highlander. consumer writes in regards to vehicle entune system crashing and rebooting at various times. *smd the consumer stated the entune system screen froze while the vehicle was in motion on a straight road, making a right or left turn, and sitting idle in traffic. the screen would go dark and reset the system when the navigat…”
2017-03-03 · Unknown Or Other · 16,425 mi“the hatch continues to fail even after they replaced "defective" part. the batteries had to be replaced because they had failed. on 3/2/17 i was sitting in the driver seat with the car in park with the engine running and suddenly the driver seat moved all the way forward, then the back straightened completely and the side view mirrors adjusted all…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.