What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Brakes lead the complaint list, followed by engine, forward collision avoidance, and electrical system reports.

Has the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser been recalled?

Yes, there is a recall on file for this year. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.

How many complaints does the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser have?

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the official EPA figures.

Is the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?

The complaint record is short so far. Read the problem groups above and the safety section, and keep in mind these are unverified owner reports.

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser^[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire, or an injury^[1].

7owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[2]

23MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed reports in several areas, and one report can name more than one part. Here are the groups, biggest first.

Brakes. 3 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe a grinding noise when backing up, repeated dashboard warnings about braking help, and a moment when the vehicle lurched forward at parking speed.
Engine. 2 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a sudden string of warning lights and reduced power, and one owner also noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle.
Forward collision avoidance. 2 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the same warning messages about the safety braking system, and the sudden lurch forward.
Electrical system. 2 complaints^[8]. These stories center on many warning lights lighting up at once and the vehicle behaving oddly right after.
Smaller groups. Visibility has 1 complaint^[9], fuel system has 1^[10], fuel and propulsion has 1^[11], and 1 more is filed as unknown or other^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 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]

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^[3]	22 / 25 / 23	$3,550

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD^[4]	4	4	5	3	24.6%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[14]	278 hp

How 2026 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Land Cruiser model year. The 2026 is highlighted^[2].

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 7 complaints and 1 recalls for 2026^[2]. Among the 30 model years listed, 15 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 14 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2019 (0) and the most are for 2024 (39)^[2]. 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 2026 Land Cruiser?

The complaint count is small, with 7 on file and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported^[1]. Brakes are the biggest group^[5], and owners link braking warnings to other systems in several stories^[7]. These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and counts are not adjusted for sales. A recall exists for this year, so check the Recalls section above^[2]. If you are shopping, test the brakes and watch for warning lights on your drive.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser?: Brakes lead the complaint list, followed by engine, forward collision avoidance, and electrical system reports^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8].
Has the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser been recalled?: Yes, there is a recall on file for this year^[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
How many complaints does the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser have?: NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported^[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the official EPA figures.
Is the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?: The complaint record is short so far^[1]. Read the problem groups above and the safety section, and keep in mind these are unverified owner reports.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Land Cruiser

1999 23 complaints, 0 recalls
2002 12 complaints, 0 recalls
2006 9 complaints, 2 recalls
2007 3 complaints, 1 recall
2008 8 complaints, 5 recalls
2010 3 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 4 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 6 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 2 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 2 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 4 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 4 complaints, 1 recall
2018 4 complaints, 2 recalls
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Compare all model years of the Toyota Land Cruiser

Other Toyota models from 2026

2026 Toyota 4Runner 7 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 Toyota Prius 10 complaints, 1 recall
2026 Toyota RAV4 42 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 Toyota Sequoia 10 complaints, 0 recalls
2026 Toyota Sienna 17 complaints, 0 recalls
2026 Toyota Tundra 34 complaints, 2 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2026: suvs

2026 Nissan Pathfinder 12 complaints, 0 recalls
2026 Dodge Durango 14 complaints, 0 recalls
2026 Ford Explorer 42 complaints, 15 recalls
2026 GMC Acadia 10 complaints, 1 recall
2026 Hyundai Palisade 130 complaints, 3 recalls
2026 Lexus LX 1 complaints, 1 recall

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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
3 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the engine 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 electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system 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
Recall 26V673, filed October 14, 2026: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
EPA Test Car List, 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 278 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and fuel economy