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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser[1]. Brakes top the list with 11 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here is how the complaints on file group up, biggest first.
- Brakes. 11 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a loud squeal when backing up, often on a car with very low mileage. Some say the dealer could not fix it.
- Unknown or other. 7 complaints[6]. These do not name a clear component group.
- Power train. 5 complaints[7]. Owners describe warning lights, a car that felt sluggish or stuck in a gear, and shifts that felt delayed.
- Visibility and wiper. 3 complaints[8]. Owners describe a sunroof that broke while driving, a side mirror that shakes at speed, and mirror plastic that looked warped.
- Structure. 3 complaints[9]. Owners describe rattling noises, a rear window that broke on its own, and water getting in around the sunroof.
- Forward collision avoidance. 2 complaints[10].
- Tires. 2 complaints[11].
- Steering. 1 complaint[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Land Cruiser is necessarily included.
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (26V673), October 2026. About 105,794 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (26V341), May 2026. About 81,893 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (26V179), March 2026. About 8,230 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Back Over Prevention › Display Function (25V744), October 2025. About 1,024,407 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[4] | 22 / 25 / 23 | $3,550 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD[5] | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 24.6% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2.4L 4-cylinder[17] | 278 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND CRUISER 4DR SUV[18] | 196 in | 78 in | 76 in | 112 in | 5,038 lb |
How 2025 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 |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 39 | 5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Land Cruiser show 33 complaints and 4 recalls for 2025[3]. Among the 30 model years listed, 28 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 1 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2019 (0) and the most are for 2024 (39)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2025 Land Cruiser?
The 2025 Land Cruiser has 33 complaints on file[1], more than most other model years in NHTSA's counts[3]. Brakes are the largest group at 11 complaints[2]. One complaint mentions a crash and one an injury, while none report a fire or a death[1]. The page also lists 4 recalls for this year[3]. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so read them as a guide and not a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- Brakes lead with 11 complaints[2], followed by unknown or other with 7[6] and power train with 5[7].
- Are there recalls on the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 4 recalls[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- How many complaints does the 2025 Land Cruiser have?
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Land Cruiser model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Land Cruiser, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 25 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 24.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V673, filed October 14, 2026: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V341, filed May 27, 2026: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V179, filed March 24, 2026: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V744, filed October 30, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 278 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, LAND CRUISER 4DR SUV: length 196 in, width 78 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 5,038 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov