Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
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: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Vehicle speed control34
- Service brakes, hydraulic34
- Service brakes31
- Seat belts26
- Power train23
- Air bags23
- Structure22
- Tires21
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 47 Land Cruiser vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 25 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 year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
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 10 model-year variants; 0 of 3 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER SUV HEV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2026 | 2026 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER SUV HEV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 24.6 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
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 3 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Land Cruiser · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| 2025 | Land Cruiser · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| 2024 | Land Cruiser · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 9.5 | 10.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
51,827 Land Cruiser cars are on the New Zealand register; 40% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,314 | 1,305 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2,222 | 2,165 | 57 |
| 2024 | 1,347 | 1,295 | 52 |
| 2023 | 1,280 | 1,221 | 55 |
| 2022 | 1,044 | 1,018 | 20 |
| 2021 | 832 | 767 | 57 |
| 2020 | 657 | 584 | 68 |
| 2019 | 1,513 | 1,423 | 76 |
| 2018 | 1,570 | 1,478 | 79 |
| 2017 | 1,301 | 1,165 | 121 |
| 2016 | 1,264 | 1,015 | 234 |
| 2015 | 1,288 | 1,039 | 234 |
| 2014 | 930 | 789 | 120 |
| 2013 | 946 | 826 | 99 |
| 2012 | 1,017 | 845 | 156 |
| 2011 | 740 | 639 | 91 |
| 2010 | 1,073 | 940 | 118 |
| 2009 | 515 | 418 | 92 |
| 2008 | 1,214 | 1,012 | 175 |
| 2007 | 1,480 | 1,080 | 367 |
| 2006 | 1,315 | 915 | 377 |
| 2005 | 1,499 | 1,088 | 376 |
| 2004 | 1,237 | 1,098 | 111 |
| 2003 | 1,202 | 1,063 | 98 |
| 2002 | 994 | 852 | 104 |
| 2001 | 1,041 | 763 | 243 |
| 2000 | 1,166 | 684 | 434 |
| 1999 | 1,484 | 675 | 752 |
| 1998 | 2,422 | 477 | 1,872 |
| 1997 | 3,612 | 234 | 3,231 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
3,439 Land Cruiser cars are on Dutch roads; 58% arrived later as imports, and 34 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49 | €141,941 |
| 2023 | 60 | €136,603 |
| 2022 | 31 | €133,053 |
| 2021 | 37 | €122,158 |
| 2020 | 39 | €114,807 |
| 2019 | 43 | €107,169 |
| 2018 | 78 | €102,383 |
| 2017 | 40 | €99,698 |
| 2016 | 73 | €95,861 |
| 2015 | 72 | €101,984 |
| 2014 | 48 | €106,685 |
| 2013 | 72 | €93,363 |
| 2012 | 108 | €95,741 |
| 2011 | 81 | €90,737 |
| 2010 | 92 | €88,470 |
| 2009 | 46 | €75,584 |
| 2008 | 176 | €79,375 |
| 2007 | 115 | €70,460 |
| 2006 | 156 | €69,911 |
| 2005 | 173 | €68,720 |
| 2004 | 173 | €102,790 |
| 2003 | 168 | €90,690 |
| 2002 | 91 | €100,000 |
| 2001 | 147 | €47,512 |
| 2000 | 115 | — |
| 1999 | 91 | €81,646 |
| 1998 | 80 | — |
| 1997 | 53 | — |
| 1996 | 23 | — |
| 1995 | 21 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
186 Land Cruiser cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 34% petrol, 66% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 353,000 km |
| 1999 | 6 | 421,000 km |
| 1997 | 7 | 406,000 km |
| 1992 | 12 | 451,000 km |
| 1991 | 17 | 520,000 km |
| 1990 | 66 | 465,000 km |
| 1989 | 50 | 392,000 km |
| 1988 | 10 | 439,000 km |
| 1987 | 8 | 404,000 km |
| 1983 | 5 | 293,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 194 Land Cruiser cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 6 of those collisions were fatal and 47 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 33 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1 | 10 |
| 2022 | 48 | 3 | 8 |
| 2021 | 50 | 2 | 17 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
20,860 Land Cruiser cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 491 | 12 |
| 2024 | 505 | 24 |
| 2023 | 896 | 23 |
| 2022 | 690 | 21 |
| 2021 | 248 | 9 |
| 2020 | 307 | 18 |
| 2019 | 558 | 33 |
| 2018 | 576 | 21 |
| 2017 | 476 | 17 |
| 2016 | 634 | 32 |
| 2015 | 760 | 53 |
| 2014 | 715 | 106 |
| 2013 | 414 | 76 |
| 2012 | 418 | 143 |
| 2011 | 491 | 86 |
| 2010 | 615 | 89 |
| 2009 | 380 | 73 |
| 2008 | 560 | 150 |
| 2007 | 960 | 326 |
| 2006 | 1,120 | 436 |
| 2005 | 1,441 | 553 |
| 2004 | 1,315 | 626 |
| 2003 | 941 | 533 |
| 2002 | 775 | 456 |
| 2001 | 813 | 503 |
| 2000 | 552 | 491 |
| 1999 | 612 | 548 |
| 1998 | 657 | 789 |
| 1997 | 679 | 787 |
| 1996 | 317 | 444 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
22,039 Land Cruiser cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 70% passed first time, against 63% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 421 | 91% |
| 2019 | 630 | 88% |
| 2018 | 634 | 85% |
| 2017 | 446 | 85% |
| 2016 | 609 | 88% |
| 2015 | 701 | 83% |
| 2014 | 701 | 86% |
| 2013 | 409 | 85% |
| 2012 | 427 | 81% |
| 2011 | 468 | 77% |
| 2010 | 636 | 76% |
| 2009 | 441 | 69% |
| 2008 | 653 | 68% |
| 2007 | 1,096 | 67% |
| 2006 | 1,329 | 64% |
| 2005 | 1,838 | 64% |
| 2004 | 1,941 | 63% |
| 2003 | 1,544 | 67% |
| 2002 | 1,164 | 63% |
| 2001 | 1,090 | 64% |
| 2000 | 908 | 65% |
| 1999 | 964 | 64% |
| 1998 | 919 | 64% |
| 1997 | 925 | 63% |
| 1996 | 344 | 68% |
| 1995 | 217 | 77% |
| 1994 | 268 | 68% |
| 1993 | 209 | 69% |
| 1992 | 107 | 81% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Land Cruiser | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.8% | 16.7% |
| Brakes | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| Suspension | 6.2% | 13.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Visibility | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Tyres | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | 2.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
75,963 new Toyota Land 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 Spain (2,893), Germany (2,418), Iceland (763).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,933 | 250 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 4,682 | 252 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 4,696 | 249 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 4,205 | 252 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 7,345 | 251 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3,490 | 197 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 4,703 | — |
| 2015 | 4,987 | — |
| 2014 | 5,102 | — |
| 2013 | 4,672 | — |
| 2012 | 5,936 | — |
| 2011 | 6,466 | — |
| 2010 | 10,746 | — |
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
Real-world fuel consumption
1,821 Toyota Land Cruiser cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 10.3 l/100 km on the road, against 9.6 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 8% more.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,074 | 10.3 | 9.6 | +8% |
| Diesel van | 747 | 10.1 | 9.6 | +6% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Toyota Land Cruiser uses 10.3 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,550 litres: €3,504 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Germany | €3,504 |
| France | €3,628 |
| United Kingdom | £3,083 |
| Spain | €2,922 |
| Poland | €2,769 |
| United States | $2,564 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Land Cruiser in 4 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The auxiliary battery terminal may be faulty. This can disable the power steering support. Moreover, the battery terminal can overheat at low speeds, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market survei…
Due to incorrect instructions for the degree of tightening, the fuel pipe connecting the fuel pump to the main fuel pipe may get loosened by the engine vibrations.As a result, fuel may leak and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of an accident.
Due to improper programming of the airbag system, there is a possibility that both the airbags and the seat belt pre-tensioners activate unintentionally which can lead to injuries.
After the original brake fluid in the vehicle in question is replaced, the rear seal of the main brake pump can shift, leading to a small leakage of fluid. If the leak persists, the brake pedal may feel spongy when pressed and the brake indicator light will co…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
18 campaigns cover the Land Cruiser; the latest 12 are below.
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 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
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.
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."
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
NHTSA recalls