Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | −69% | 3 | — | Few |
| 2018 | 4 | −14% | 2 | Airbag | Average |
| 2016 | 4 | −14% | 3 | Seat | Average |
| 2015 | 2 | −43% | 4 | Airbag | Average |
| 2014 | 2 | −43% | 4 | Brake | Average |
| 2013 | 6 | 1.2× | 2 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2012 | 0 | −71% | 2 | — | Average |
| 2011 | 4 | −43% | 5 | Seat Belt | Average |
| 2010 | 3 | −29% | 6 | Engine | Average |
| 2009 | 6 | 1.2× | 7 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2008 | 8 | −29% | 5 | Airbag | Average |
| 2006 | 9 | 1.2× | 2 | Brake | Average |
| 2005 | 9 | typical | 3 | Brake | Average |
| 2004 | 5 | −43% | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2003 | 10 | −14% | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2002 | 12 | 1.5× | — | Acceleration | Average |
| 2001 | 9 | −14% | — | Acceleration | Average |
| 2000 | 25 | 1.8× | — | Body | Average |
| 1999 | 23 | 1.5× | — | Brake | Average |
| 1998 | 16 | 1.4× | — | Brake | Average |
| 1997 | 17 | 2.2× | — | Wheel & Tire | Caution |
| 1996 | 12 | 1.7× | — | Brake | Average |
| 1995 | 8 | typical | — | Brake | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Land Cruiser year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota Land Cruiser problems
Latest Toyota Land Cruiser recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota Land Cruiser should you avoid?
1997 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Land Cruiser years at the same age, led by wheels & tires problems in the 1997.
What is the best year for the Toyota Land Cruiser?
2012 has the fewest complaints compared with other Land Cruiser years at the same age, followed by 2019 and 2004. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (54), speed control & acceleration (25) and air bags (20). Brake complaints peak in the 1999 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota Land Cruiser had?
15 recalls across 1995–2019. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Toyota Land Cruiser recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.