Toyota Land Cruiser years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota Land Cruiser years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). 2016 through 2018 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 4 complaints). The Toyota Land Cruiser 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2 of 4 complaints name Air bags, Seat belts.
Data as of .
2021
2015
2016
2025–26
Toyota Land Cruiser reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota Land Cruiser. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 |
| 2025 → Too early | 16 | 32 | 0 | Service brakes | 23 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 23 |
| 2021 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 14 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 15 |
| 2018 → | 1 | 4 | 2 | Air bags | 15 |
| 2017 → Most | 1 | 4 | 1 | Air bags, Seat belts | 15 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 1 | 4 | 3 | Electrical system, Seats | 15 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 2 | 4 | Air bags | 15 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 15 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 15 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 7.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 285/60R18 116V, 285/50R20 112V
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 18V887 covers certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles (and Lexus LX 570): 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. In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury. Dealers modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. Campaign 20V682 covers certain 2018-2019 Land Cruiser vehicles among a broader Toyota and Lexus population for a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail; if the pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- SAE 0W-20 (2.4L turbo hybrid i-FORCE MAX; confirm under-hood label)
- Tire size
- 265/70R18, 265/60R20 (available 20-in. wheels)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 24V548 covers certain 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles, among other Toyota models, that were equipped with Gulf States Toyota (GST) accessories: the load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values, and the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Land Cruiser years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 4 complaints).
Which Toyota Land Cruiser year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). 2016 through 2018 are in that same range. On the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2 of 4 complaints name Air bags, Seat belts.
How do Toyota Land Cruiser owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota Land Cruiser years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Toyota Land Cruiser years are too early to compare?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Why is there no US Land Cruiser for 2022 or 2023?
Toyota stopped selling the full-size 200 series Land Cruiser in the US after the 2021 model year; the nameplate returned for 2024 on the smaller 250 series (J250) i-FORCE MAX hybrid.
What oil does a US Land Cruiser 200 series use?
Toyota specifies SAE 0W-20 for the 5.7L V8; the US owner's manual lists about 7.9 qt with filter for an oil change.
How much can a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser tow?
Toyota advertises 6,000 lb towing capacity for the 2024+ US Land Cruiser.