Toyota Land Cruiser problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Toyota Land Cruiser (2005–2021).

Complaints: 12
Recalls: 13
Model years: 16
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Toyota Land Cruiser model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Toyota Land Cruiser model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2021 Land Cruiser	1	0	—
2019 Land Cruiser	0	3	—
2018 Land Cruiser	2	2	Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Land Cruiser	0	1	—
2016 Land Cruiser	2	3	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2015 Land Cruiser	0	4	—
2014 Land Cruiser	2	4	Brakes
2013 Land Cruiser	2	2	Electrical System
2012 Land Cruiser	0	2	—
2011 Land Cruiser	2	5	Wheels & Tires
2010 Land Cruiser	0	6	—
2009 Land Cruiser	0	6	—
2008 Land Cruiser	0	5	—
2007 Land Cruiser	0	1	—
2006 Land Cruiser	0	2	—
2005 Land Cruiser	1	2	Brakes

Most common Toyota Land Cruiser problem areas (all years)

Transmission & Drivetrain
2 complaints
Wheels & Tires
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
1 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Toyota Land Cruiser received by NHTSA each month.

Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

Recall 20V682000Nov 4, 20201,525,742 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V012000Jan 13, 20201,830,752 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V244000Mar 27, 20193,634 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V887000Dec 13, 201889,740 vehiclesModel years 2008–2019
Risk: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Recall 17V548000Aug 31, 201721 vehiclesModel years 2008–2016
Risk: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 16V236000Apr 22, 201694 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 16V065000Feb 5, 2016320,409 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Recall 14V828000Dec 30, 20143,958 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Recall 13V123000Apr 9, 20137,525 vehiclesModel years 2011
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Recall 12V305000Jun 29, 2012164,601 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Recall 11V148000Mar 4, 201122,000 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011
Risk: Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 10V035000Feb 3, 2010271,417 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Recall 10V036000Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehiclesModel years 2005–2010
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Other Toyota models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology