2015 Toyota Highlander: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11741329 (filed 06/01/2026): “The contact owns a 2015 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the infotainment screen would go blank and the system would turn on inadvertently. this issue became more frequent, occurring approximately every 10 seconds. the power steering wa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11713615 (filed 01/27/2026): “[xxx] battery light appeared on dash. [xxx] on my way to limestone service station 399 danbury rd ridgefield ct ph203-438-8028 a warning appeared on dash stating i will lose steering.luckily i managed to pull into a parking lot and lost all ability to steer. thank god i was not on the highway and w…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11630267 (filed 12/12/2024): “Driving the car was hard to steer. check engine light came on and check speed sensor. went to a mechanic and disconnected the battery, the sensor reset and back driving ok for about two weeks. this went on for a few weeks. been a month now and it hasn't come on but it was dangerous due to driving a…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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