2015 Toyota Highlander · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 15V144000 includes certain 2015 Toyota Highlander vehicles. 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. An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Steering effort, response or control may change, sometimes with a warning message
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2015 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA campaign 15V144000
- The manufacturer filing lists 110,085 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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