2015 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD in Ooh La La Rouge Mica, Front Left, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: San Francisco (CA, USA), California Street, autonomes Fahrzeug (Zoox) -- 2022 -- 2932 by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Highlander (XU50, side view) by Jason Lawrence, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Toyota Highlander base AWD, rear 2.28.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Interior - 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum (15295281163) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD is a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a 6-speed ect-i automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $38,050 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 270 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Highlander measures 191.1 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,464 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,050 ($52,178 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,935 ($53,392 *) |
| Destination Charge | $885 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2GR-FE 3.5L DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 270 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 94 x 83 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Full-time All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed ECT-i automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.9 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.2 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in. |
| Tires Front | P245/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 75.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,464 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2015 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota HIGHLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 27, 2018 · ELECTRICAL 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).
Consequence: The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.
NHTSA campaign 18E107000
Mar 13, 2015 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 15V144000
192 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota HIGHLANDER
Owner Complaints
192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota HIGHLANDER (17 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 52 |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 |
| Structure | 32 |
| Steering | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.