Toyota Land Cruiser Complaints

367 consumer complaints on file.

#11773698October 26, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser has developed an exceptionally loud front brake squeal, documented by Toyota on June 3, 2026. Although Toyota has issued a Technical Service Bulletin addressing this condition, no repair has been completed. The noise has progressively worsened, raising concerns about the condition and functionality of the front braking system. Additionally, several exterior components have begun melting and deforming, including the exterior mirrors, rear spoiler, and rear hatch components. This damage was documented on September 30, 2026. Several affected areas contain or surround electrical components, cameras, and sensors designed to support vehicle visibility and safety. I am currently unaware whether the melting and deformation have damaged these internal systems. Both issues have been documented and confirmed by an authorized Toyota dealership and reported to the manufacturer. Neither issue has been resolved. No warning lights or messages have appeared. I am concerned that the deteriorating braking system and potential damage to visibility-related safety equipment may put the driver, passengers, and others at risk. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772665October 21, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We have experienced three issues which are safety related with our 2024 Toyota Landcruiser. I have taken these issues to our local Toyota dealer in [XXX]. They have not been able to correct these issues. I have reported these issues to Toyota customer care. They have not been able to resolve these issues. Issue 1. Occasionally, when I back the vehicle, the navigation display unit will go black for around 45 seconds thus blinding me from seeing what is behind me. This happened three times in a recent 30-day period. Issue 2. Three times since we bought this vehicle in XXX, the instrument cluster will go dark which causes me not to be able to see the speed or other instrumentation of the vehicle. Issue 3. About 50% of the time, the navigation display will not display driving directions from our cell phones. This causes us to have to pull over to the side of the road until we can get the navigation display to show driving directions. We have the latest software updates on our iPhones and we have our iPhones tethered to the display. The local [XXX] Toyota dealer and Toyota customer care say there are no recalls regards the navigation display or the instrument cluster of my 2024 Toyota Landcruiser. However, here is a recall notice I got directly from Toyota's website. [XXX] "[XXX] (XXX) — Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain model year 2024-2025 Land Cruiser, Mirai, Lexus UX, and GX vehicles in [XXX]. Approximately 82,000 vehicles are involved in this recall in the [XXX] Some areas of the 12.3-combination meter display may become blank during startup and would not show some warnings/indicators to the driver. This causes the vehicles not to meet federal safety requirements. Continued driving with these warnings not displayed could delay the driver taking an appropriate action and increase the risk of a crash or injury." INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770720October 12, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle started when I left work and about 1/4 mile down the road every dash light came on and said Check Engine Reduced Engine power, Secondary collision Brake System malfunction, Hybrid system malfuncion, System malfunction, Drive start control malfunction. Then when I got out there was gasoline pouring from the bottom of my car running down the parking lot. It was a very dangerous situation. I was very afraid because someone in the parking lot was smoking. I called the Toyota towing service and they came and towed it to Doc's Toyota. That's where I purchased the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770485October 11, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
We have a land crusier. The iforce edition. We have several trailers that we tow around. This time I hook up a single axile trailer on the hitch back. Plugged it in properly and turned the towing botton on inside the cab of the car. When i went to back up it acted like something was behind me and the brakes locked up hard. Jolting the vehicle into sudden stop and lock up. Then i put it in park and it did it again and again. It took me 15min to back up out of the drive way. Also, the force of the braking was so strong that the hitch dug into my concrete drive way and cracked the bottom half of the drive way. This is so frustrating and dangerous. It has already caused damage to my own property. This should not be happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770320October 10, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
One Driver + one Passenger. Pulled into parking spot very slowly. Vehicle was moving about 1 mph, ready to pull to a stop, still in Drive. Vehicle suddenly surged forward with incredible energy and noise. Vehicle sped off parking lot and ascended steep ~6-foot berm of forest soil (no boulders). Driver applied brake, but it would not work. Driver later reported many red light warning indicators on the dash. Vehicle ran over saplings and on the passenger side sideswiped tree branches and tree trunk. Vehicle stopped suddenly. Incident lasted ~2-3 seconds. Driver and passenger were shaken, but unharmed. Vehicle put into Park. All red light warnings were off. Driver and Passenger got out to assess. Had the vehicle not stopped it would have run into a small tree head-on. Passenger side vehicle was badly damaged; front passenger door was crumpled badly, rear of vehicle had some damage. Tires appeared fine. No fluids were leaking. Front of vehicle appeared unscathed. Skid plates on vehicle were probably protected vehicle bottom. Vehicle was started, and was maneuvered back down off of berm; this required many backwards and forwards movements; could not descend the way we went up; vehicle appeared to be operating normally. No red light warning indicators. Got vehicle back down onto pavement of the parking lot. A witness provided contact information, and corroborated how suddenly and violently the vehicle ”flew” up the berm. Tested driving vehicle in the lot, especially slowing down to a stop – it was behaving normally. Vehicle was taken to Toyota dealership. This issue appears to be related to electronic and braking systems in this year-make-model, according to online searches.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767320September 28, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Hitch-mounted bike rack triggers false PKSB (Parking Support Brake) auto-braking when reversing. All four tires skid, bikes experience tremendous torque on the rack, and cargo inside the vehicle shifts heavily. No actual obstacle present. Tow/haul mode does not reliably prevent it. This is a safety defect. Uncommanded braking can cause rear-end collisions. Owner is located in the United States. Multiple Land Cruiser forum owners report the same issue with hitch-mounted bike racks and false auto-braking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765897September 21, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, two bystanders alerted the contact to stop the vehicle because there was pressurized gas coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact became aware of a loss of power. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was towed. The dealer was contacted and replaced a hose and clamp that had popped out of place. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763320September 10, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While operating the sunroof normally, I heard a very loud popping sound, similar to a gunshot. There was no impact, no object hitting the vehicle, and nothing obstructing the sunroof. Immediately after the sound, the sunroof became visibly deformed and damaged. The center section appeared to pop upward and the glass/panel no longer sat in its normal position. I had to close the sunroof right away. This failure happened during normal operation and without any outside cause. I am concerned that the sunroof assembly, glass, frame, or mechanism may have a manufacturing or structural defect. A sudden sunroof failure like this could create a safety risk if the glass breaks further or separates while driving. I am requesting that this issue be documented and investigated as a possible vehicle defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763249September 9, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The windshield is very steep by design and is also seemingly extremely delicate. Within 6 months I had multiple spider cracks simply from driving around town and on the highway at 55-65 mph. A few weeks ago a rock hit the windshield and spidered almost immediately. The angle and the thin glass make it dangerous. It also cost just shy of $2900 to replace at my local Toyota dealership, which I did today. There are multiple complaints online in Toyota and Reddit and other forums.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762836September 8, 2026
TIRES, TIRES:SIDEWALL
Front passenger tire, of a 2025 base model Toyota Land Cruiser, blew out on the interstate going 80 mph with only 9,123 miles on the vehicle. Fortunately the driver was able to navigate to the shoulder and bring the vehicle to a stop without causing further damage to the vehicle or surrounding traffic. Dimensions listed on the tire are 265/60R20 112H. Toyota dealership indicates this is not under warranty. Remaining 3 tires and full sized spare are the same model Yokohama Geolander tires.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759632August 26, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Fog Lights (Rigid Industries Version) significantly shake during normal street driving conditions. Any minor bumps on the road cause a shudder like movement from the fog lights that is distracting while driving and potentially blinding to oncoming drivers as the lights flash up and down. Vehicle was taken to Beaver Toyota and inspected for this concern, the technician inspected the fog lights and stated that there was nothing wrong. The vibration / shake from the fog lights is well documented as a concern in online forums, however, everyone seems to get the same response from Toyota. It seems other Land Cruiser owners with the same fog light package have no issues with shake while others have the same issue described above, making me believe that there is a defect with some models fog lights, the housings, brackets, or bumper assembly. This needs to be solved from Toyota, not only is it distracting while driving, it makes me want to not use the fog lights at all. For a $70k+ vehicle, the movement from the fog lights should not be "normal".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758201August 20, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HVAC heating system only works in defrost mode. Does not blow hot air out front vents. Blend actuator door does not transition fully to allow air flow. Dealership unresponsive to issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756500August 12, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving down the road without other vehicles nearby. There was no overpass nearby. I heard a deep, loud noise like a shotgun overhead. I opened my sliding sunroof cover and noticed that the entire window had spontaneously shattered (appeared pebbled throughout). The internal temperature of the car registered 101 degrees Fahrenheit. I kept the sliding panel closed and could hear pieces of the window detach as I drove home as the adhesive did not hold the window together. I contacted Toyota, and they mentioned that there was no recall for this. In looking online, it appears that others have experienced similar due to small defects in the glass that can spontaneously shatter. There was no warning and I have only opened the sunroof twice in almost 18 months of ownership, the last time at least a year ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755218August 6, 2026
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
The driver's side exterior mirror on my 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser vibrates excessively while driving, particularly at highway speeds. The vibration causes the mirror image to become blurred, making it difficult to accurately monitor adjacent lances and surrounding traffic. It reduces rearward visibility and creates a potential safety hazard during lane changes. I reported the issue to Toyota multiple times. After repeated visits the mirror was replaced under a one-time goodwill repair. However, the replacement mirror exhibits the same excessive vibration and the problem remains unsolved. Multiple dealerships have states that this is a common characteristic and has declined further repairs. The condition continues to interfere with safe operation and should be investigated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754959August 5, 2026
Other/I am not sure, Carry Handle, Shell, Base
I purchased a Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 infant car seat and discovered what I believe may be a defect in the carrier-to-base locking mechanism. When the infant carrier is installed in the base and appears to be fully latched, the rear of the carrier can lift out of its locking slot with gentle upward pressure without using the release handle. The front of the carrier remains attached, but the rear partially disengages from the base. The child’s safety may be put at risk because the carrier does not appear to remain fully secured to the base during normal handling. I am concerned that if the rear of the carrier can partially disengage this easily, it could affect the seat’s performance during sudden braking or a crash. The car seat is available for inspection upon request. At the time of this report, the car seat has not been inspected by the manufacturer, law enforcement, insurance representatives, or any other third party. I have contacted the manufacturer regarding my concerns and am awaiting their response. The seat was installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and the issue was repeatable after verifying proper installation. we have videos explaining/showing this as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754489August 3, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1. Brake System Failure-Recurring dashboard warnings including “Brake Power Low” and “Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction.” Warnings have appeared multiple times, including while towing a travel trailer. The vehicle was diagnosed with related fault codes (including DTC C138071 – Stop Lamp Relay). The problem returned after a dealer service visit. I do not consider the vehicle safe to drive or tow while these warnings are active. 2.Issue 2 – Engine (Metal Debris / Elevated Iron) Metal filings and shavings have been found repeatedly on the magnetic oil drain plug. An independent laboratory oil analysis (Blackstone Laboratories) showed iron levels approximately 2.7 times higher than the normal average after only about 4,000 miles on the oil. This indicates abnormal internal engine wear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753254July 28, 2026
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle started leaning to the left and the right. The vehicle then overcorrected and abruptly swerved to the left and right again. The contact was concerned about the failure occurring while driving at higher speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751829July 21, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Electric oil pump for transmission failed at 16,000 miles -no immediate safety risk to my knowledge -the problem was reported by me and acknowledged by Toyota dealership (San Rafael) and replaced under factory warranty -I do not know if failed part was inspected by Toyota, police or insurance - was not to my knowledge -No warning prior to failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750164July 13, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel line clip of the Land Cruiser got disconnected and started leaking gasoline while the engine was running. I had the car towed to Hammer Toyota and they had us pay for the hose to be reconnected. I’ve searched online and seen people have similar incidents, where the clip of the fuel line gets easily disconnected when driving over puddles. This happened as a defect, as no one had spent any time working under the car aside from the toyota dealership. I believe a similar issue has happened with the 6th gen 4Runner and a remedy was issued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749697July 11, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line connecting to the gas tank was found completely disconnected, causing a strong gasoline odor, significant spilled gasoline and multiple warning lights including hybrid malfunction. There is an orange plastic clip that connects the flexible tube from the tank to the rigid fuel line that runs to the engine and this clip was found detatched. Dealer confirmed that the fuel rail line disconnected. Dealer suspects poor seating of connector retainer clip from factory. Review of various Land Cruiser online forums report multiple similar incidents. Dealer indicated Toyota is aware of and investigating this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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