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Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model years 2006–2016 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2007, 2008. Fewest complaints: 2006, 2009, 2011.

908owner complaints
17recall campaigns
1,646service bulletins
11model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2007. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’06’07’08’10’12’14’16593’06’07’09’12’15593

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2010.

0.0%0.8%1.6%’07’09’10’11’13’141.6%0.0%0.8%1.6%’07’10’13’141.6%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
201600640 · 0
201501680 · 0
2014 FJ Cruiser3051901 · 0
2013 FJ Cruiser2341981 · 0
2012 FJ Cruiser4141970 · 1
2011 FJ Cruiser2362001 · 0
2010 FJ Cruiser66101843 · 1
2009 FJ Cruiser7101660 · 0
2008 FJ CruiserMost complaints12491595 · 1
2007 FJ CruiserMost complaints593815715 · 5
200610630 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Structure332
  • Suspension121
  • Unknown or other113
  • Visibility84
  • Service brakes, hydraulic72
  • Power train65
  • Steering63
  • Service brakes53

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 86 FJ Cruiser vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 34 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2014520
2013631
2012410
2011711
2010821
20081693
200739169
1974100

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20142014 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV AWD———★★★☆☆26.7 %
20132013 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 2WD———★★★☆☆25.6 %
20122012 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 2WD———★★★☆☆25.6 %
20112011 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV AWD———★★★☆☆26.7 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 8 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 12.7–13.8 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2014FJ Cruiser 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A514.311.212.9297
2013FJ Cruiser 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A514.311.212.9297
2012FJ Cruiser 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A513.911.212.7292
2011FJ Cruiser 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A513.911.212.7292
2010FJ Cruiser 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A514.011.312.8294
2009FJ Cruiser 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A515.011.713.5311
2008FJ Cruiser 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A515.212.013.8317
2007FJ Cruiser 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 6 cyl.A515.112.013.7315

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

172 FJ Cruiser cars are on the New Zealand register; 99% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2018303
2017202
2016605
2015707
201412012
201330030
201242042
201170070

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

270 FJ Cruiser cars are on Dutch roads; 78% arrived later as imports, and 58 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20087588%—
200712776%€38,033
20066871%€39,201

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In the United Kingdom

85 FJ Cruiser cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20213—
20184—
20174—
20166—
20153—
201416—
2013163
2012152
2011132
20082—
200731

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

New registrations in Europe

35 new Toyota FJ Cruiser cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (6), Poland (1), Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20228Germany, Poland, Spain1,967171 (WLTP)192
20219Germany2,024—193
20201Germany2,130279 (WLTP)200
20162Germany2,022—196
20112Poland, Estonia1,949—193
201013Spain, Austria2,032——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the FJ Cruiser in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/1803/14 · Injuries14 Nov 2014 · FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Ultimate Edition

It is possible that when the front spring/shock absorber assemblies were installed the bolts securing the lower ball joint and/or the cross-members were tightened with insufficient torque. The securing bolts of the lower ball joint and/or the cross-members may…

A12/0441/13 · Injuries12 Apr 2013 · FJ Cruiser

The front seat belts, with their retractors, are mounted in the rear doors. Owing to the inadequate strength of the metal used for the rear doors, repeatedly closing of the doors, forcefully over a long period, may result in cracks. This could cause the seat b…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

17 campaigns cover the FJ Cruiser; the latest 12 are below.

20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline13 Jan 2020 · 2014

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 January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

16V396000 · Seats2 Jun 2016 · 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

15V081000 · Steering10 Feb 2015 · 2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.

14V828000 · Equipment30 Dec 2014 · 2014, 2015

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

14V743000 · Seats19 Nov 2014 · 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

14V539000 · Suspension8 Sept 2014 · 2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.

14V475000 · Equipment4 Aug 2014 · 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

13V163000 · Exterior lighting25 Apr 2013 · 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps are too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed for an upper beam headlamp. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

13V123000 · Equipment9 Apr 2013 · 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

13V098000 · Seat belts15 Mar 2013 · 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.

13V014000 · Seats16 Jan 2013 · 2009, 2010

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

11V185000 · Tires16 Mar 2011 · 2011

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FJ CRUISER AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND AS A RESULT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE SHOULD THE INFLATION PRESSURE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLE'S TIRES FALL BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR WHEN THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP SHOULD ILLUMINATE.

NHTSA recalls