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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has only 4 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Land Cruiser[1]. It also has 3 recalls, two of them for air bags[2][3][4].
Most reported problems
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA[1]. None mention a crash, a fire or a death, and 2 injuries are reported[1]. That is a very small number, so it does not show a pattern. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.
| Component group | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Seats[6] | 2 |
| Electrical system[7] | 1 |
| Wheels[8] | 1 |
| Unknown or other[9] | 1 |
| Lane departure[10] | 1 |
| Back over prevention[11] | 1 |
We read the complaint texts behind these groups. In the sample, one seat complaint describes damage to the interior and a seat from an animal nest, plus repair costs[6]. The other seat complaint describes head and face injuries from screens mounted on the front headrests[6]. A wheel complaint describes loose lug nuts on every wheel after a dealer service visit[8]. The lane departure and back over prevention groups come from the same complaint. That owner says the blind spot feature and other safety features do not work because the navigation screen is dark[10][11]. These are single owner accounts, not findings about the whole fleet.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 model year[2]. Newest first[2]:
- Passenger air bags (18V887). Announced December 13, 2018[3]. A wire harness on the seat belt tension sensor can break over time. That can switch off the front passenger air bag, the knee air bag and the passenger seat side air bag. Without them, injury risk goes up in a crash. Dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it, free of charge. It covers certain Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles, with 89,740 units potentially affected[3].
- Incorrect air bag (17V548). Announced August 31, 2017[4]. Some vehicles may have the wrong driver or front passenger air bag, which may not deploy as intended in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. Potentially affected units: 21[4].
- Load label (16V236). Announced April 22, 2016[12]. The label that shows how much weight the vehicle can carry may not reflect the added weight of installed accessories. That could lead to overloading and a higher crash risk. It covers certain 2016 vehicles built from January 28 to March 14, 2016[12], and 94 units are potentially affected. Owners get a corrected label to put over the old one, free of charge[12].
Only certain vehicles are included in each recall, so a given car may not be affected.
Fuel economy
The EPA rates the Land Cruiser with the 5.7L 8-cylinder engine, Automatic (S8) and 4-wheel drive at 13 MPG city, 18 highway and 15 combined[5]. The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,450 using its current fuel price assumptions[5].
Safety ratings
NHTSA has not rated the 2016 Land Cruiser in its 5-Star Safety Ratings[13].
Engine and size
The EPA test car list shows a 5.7L 8-cylinder engine rated at 381 hp[14].
How 2016 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 39 | 5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are from NHTSA and are small for every year, so treat the comparison as rough.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013[2] | 6 | 2 |
| 2014[2] | 2 | 4 |
| 2015[2] | 2 | 4 |
| 2016[2] | 4 | 3 |
| 2017[2] | 4 | 1 |
| 2018[2] | 4 | 2 |
| 2019[2] | 0 | 3 |
The 2016 model has the same number of complaints as 2017 and 2018, more than 2014 and 2015, and fewer than 2013[2]. For recalls, it has fewer than 2014 and 2015, more than 2013, 2017 and 2018, and the same as 2019[2].
Should you buy a used 2016 Land Cruiser?
The complaint record is thin, with 4 complaints on file, so there is little here to point to a weak spot[1]. The recalls matter more. Two involve air bags, so check that a car you are considering has had the work done[3][4]. Fuel cost is a real factor at 15 MPG combined and $4,450 a year by EPA's estimate[5]. Our data does not cover reliability beyond complaints, so a pre-purchase inspection is still worth doing.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
- NHTSA has 4 complaints, the most in seats with 2, and 2 injuries reported[1][6]. That is too few to show a pattern.
- Does the 2016 Land Cruiser have recalls?
- Yes, 3: 18V887 and 17V548 for air bags and 16V236 for a load label[2][3][4][12]. Each covers only certain vehicles.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Land Cruiser?
- The EPA rates it at 13 city, 18 highway and 15 combined MPG[5].
- How much horsepower does the 2016 Land Cruiser have?
- The EPA test car list shows 381 hp for the 5.7L 8-cylinder[14].
- Did NHTSA give the 2016 Land Cruiser a safety rating?
- No. It is listed as not rated in the 5-Star Safety Ratings[13].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Land Cruiser model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V887, filed December 13, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V548, filed August 31, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 2 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 16V236, filed April 22, 2016: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 381 hp. www.epa.gov