Toyota Land Cruiser complaints by model year
285 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2009–2021. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Land Cruiser recalls (18)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Land Cruiser model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 92.2% |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2014, 2015 | 91.8% |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label | 2019 | 67.3% |
| 18V887000 | Dec 13, 2018 | Sensor Wire may Break Deactivating Air Bags | 2008–2019 | 65.2% |
| 17V548000 | Aug 31, 2017 | Incorrect Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208 | 2008–2016 | 38.1% |
| 16V236000 | Apr 22, 2016 | Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2016 | 60.6% |
| 16V065000 | Feb 5, 2016 | Inadvertent Side Curtain Air Bag Deployment | 2003–2006 | 37.6% |
| 14V828000 | Dec 30, 2014 | Vehicle Accessories May Detach | 2014, 2015 | 67.9% |
| 13V123000 | Apr 9, 2013 | Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels | 2011 | — |
| 12V305000 | Jun 29, 2012 | FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE W/ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2008–2011 | — |
| 11V148000 | Mar 4, 2011 | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 | 2008–2011 | — |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS | 2005–2010 | — |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS | 2009, 2010 | — |
| 09V434000 | Nov 13, 2009 | AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES/HEATER ELEMENT | 2009 | — |
| 09V223000 | Jun 15, 2009 | INCORRECT GVWR LABELS | 2005 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota Land Cruiser FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Land Cruiser had?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Land Cruiser model year from 1982 to 2021. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota Land Cruiser year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (9) and the 2021 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
Across the 2009–2021 model years, owners most often name the air bags, vehicle speed control, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Land Cruiser get?
EPA rates the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.