| 2024-11 | 6 | None | ODI 11623649 · 1,000 miThe contact owns a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving 15 to 20 MPH and slowing down, the vehicle experienced hard downshifts. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving from a complete stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, but was not diagnosed because the technician specialist was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Look up ODI 11623649 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11624483My brand new Land Cruiser has random extremely hard downshifts when coming to a stop. It is so jolting that it lunges the car forward and could potentially cause me to rear end someone. It doesn’t happen every time I come to a stop but it does seem that coming to a quick stop such as emergency braking or braking after faster driving makes it more likely to happen. There are no warning lights on the dash and I haven’t had it checked out by Toyota because I am quite positive they will tell me nothing is wrong because they probably won’t be able t… Look up ODI 11624483 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11625059Brakes squeak heavily while in reverse and create concern about the safety and reliability of the brakes Look up ODI 11625059 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2024-12 | 2 | None | ODI 11629819The vehicle has 3800 miles. The brakes squeal when backing. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they confirmed the problem and then “lubed” the brakes. The brake squeal has returned since this maintenance fix. Look up ODI 11629819 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631225I am writing to express my concern regarding an incident that occurred during my visit to Suburban Toyota of Farmington Hills, Michigan on [XXX], around 3 PM EST. I was there to test drive a brand new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser (VIN: [XXX] ). During the test drive, I noticed the vehicle had an empty gas tank with only 7 miles of range left. I stopped at a BP gas station and discovered that my salesperson, No’ah Edwards, had sent me on the test drive without a vehicle key, using only the remote start. This meant that if the vehicle had stopped for… Look up ODI 11631225 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-01 | 1 | None | ODI 11639726The sunroof exploded while driving. The sound was as loud as a gunshot. Felt the vibration. The road was an on-ramp to the freeway. If the headliner door had been open, I would have been covered in glass and possibly injured due to glass fragments. Outside temperature has been in the low 20's at night and mid 40's during daylight hours. Look up ODI 11639726 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-02 | 5 | None | ODI 11641833AC does not work in cold weather. Only blows 140 degrees when set to 60 or higher but blows 40 degrees on low. No in between. Took to dealer and they replicated the issue and agreed it needs to be fixed asap but can’t find anything wrong. They had a corporate master technician look at it a week later when the weather warmed up and he could not replicate the issue so nothing was done. It is now cold again and it only blows extremely hot on anything except low. Many other owners complaining about this issue online. PLEASE take this seriously it i… Look up ODI 11641833 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11644052My car was parked outside my house on 2/18/25 while I slept between work shifts. There had been no prior impact or damage to any of the glass, the vehicle has never been in an accident, and the glass is what was installed by the manufacturer. I am the only owner, it was purchased with only 4 miles on it. All windows/glass were intact when I left the car parked and entered my home. Approximately 10 hours later, I went to drive my car to work and the glass on the rear door on the driver's side was found completely shattered. There was no evidence… Look up ODI 11644052 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11644656Brakes squeal in reverse. Loudly. Problem started after 3 months of ownership; purchased vehicle new. Toyota corporate and dealer notified. Dealer has had vehicle 3 times in the shop for the issue. Response was "No fix available." There is a TSB on this very issue for the Lexus GX550 (L-SB-0036-24). Wanted to put this issue on the NHTSA radar. This is a known issue on the [XXX]. Thank you for reading. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11644656 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-03 | 3 | None | ODI 11649278 · 4,000 miThe contact owns a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. The contact stated that while on an incline, after shifting the gear shifter to the drive, the vehicle had rolled backwards. Additionally, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the parking assist warning light illuminated, and the parking overview camera activated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. There was no fault found with the vehicle. The contact stated that the same failure had occurred with a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. The manufactur… Look up ODI 11649278 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651386Brakes are squealing when in reverse. After the vehicle has not been driven for a day or even parked for more than an hour. Placing the vehicle in reverse, when backing out of the carport and turning the steering wheel to the left, there is a bad brake squeal. Had the same issue on my 2024 Toyota Tundra. That was fixed under T-SB-0043-24. The 2022-2024 Lexus GX550 has the same issue and has had a Service Bulletin issued L-SB-0036-24. The GX550 and Toyota Landcruiser use the same brakes. Dealership will do nothing till a SB is issued. Look up ODI 11651386 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11651870On this vehicle, whenever 4 Low is selected, or in 4 High (normal driving mode) any off-road driving mode is chosen, a warning appears on the digital instrument cluster stating "VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake System Unavailable". While this warning is up, no other instrument cluster functions can be accessed. Hitting the button to dismiss this warning will only make it go away for five seconds, then it will repeat and once again draw the driver's attention off the road and to the instrument cluster. It serves as a constant distraction and i… Look up ODI 11651870 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-04 | 4 | None | ODI 11654515Brakes on a relatively brand new vehicle are squealing and creating a metal on metal sound. I am worried that the brakes on this vehicle are going to fail and cause a serious safety issue. Look up ODI 11654515 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11657318I recently purchased a new 2024 Land Cruiser. After only 2 thousand miles, the majority of the trim on the passenger side melted and had to be replaced. I contacted my dealer that I purchased the car from as well as Toyota corporate. They have taken no action and have called it "solar convergence". In fact, the first Toyota dealer told me to "keep it out the sun". Can you believe the explanation and lack of responsibility! This is definitely a defect in the trim material and needs to be recalled. I have since paid and replaced most of the trim … Look up ODI 11657318 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11653013My new Land Cruiser only has 2,000 miles, but the brakes squeal in reverse. It sounds like metal on metal, pretty loud and annoying. Not what I expected from a brand-new vehicle. Look up ODI 11653013 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-05 | 1 | None | ODI 11664043The brakes when in reverse squeal the loudest I have ever heard in a car (even those that I have had over 150K miles. The car, with only 4272 miles on it, is now doing this pretty much each time I go in reverse. Today, 5/30/2025 the dealership was able to reproduce the problem. However, they say that Toyota has not made a remedy available. This is disturbing considering it is the brakes and the noise is loud. To me, squealing brakes indicate brakes that could fail - that is a safety concern. Look up ODI 11664043 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-06 | 4 | None | ODI 11665379Horrible squeaking when car is backing up in reverse Look up ODI 11665379 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11668184The transmission slams hard into gear when accelerating. Look up ODI 11668184 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11668378While driving on highway in New Jersey we heard something that sounded like a gunshot. We pulled back the sun shade for the sunroof and discovered sun roof had exploded. Look up ODI 11668378 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-07 | 4 | None | ODI 11677206At startup in garage in subfreezing condition. I put vehicle in reverse and brakes did not engage at normal pedal pressure. I had to push the brakes with extreme force to slow down the backwards movement. I did not think I would be able to stop the car. I had driven the vehicle the night before in wintery conditions and parked in my detached unheated garage. I feel like there may have been ice build up on the brake pads/rotors. Has not happened again but I have not had the exact same conditions. Will note the engine was revving at a little hig… Look up ODI 11677206 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11673172From 3,000 miles to now 8,300 miles, it started occasionally when you put it in reverse a loud squeal, like the brakes are going bad, now it’s literally every time you put it in reverse. Dealership said “most all of new Toyota suv and full size truck are doing it, and there’s nothing they can do Look up ODI 11673172 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11674493Since new, the brakes squeak loudly when backing up. Look up ODI 11674493 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-08 | 2 | None | ODI 11683203Brakes are extremely loud especially when backing up Look up ODI 11683203 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11679627Lane Keeping assistance and Lane Departure warning include components that allow the vehicle to steer itself. They may be subject to cyber-attack and/or otherwise malfunction. it is my experience that one or the other is causing my vehicle to veer into other lanes of traffic as well as oncoming traffic on the other side of the road. I own the vehicle outright and it is available for inspection upon request. I have expressed my concern numerous times to Toyota. as an aside, on a second Toyota I owned, the hydrogen Mirai, I had similar concerns. … Look up ODI 11679627 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-09 | 5 | None | ODI 11687418Temperature control module, AC amplifier and/or blend door actuator not functioning properly. air flow manual controls non responsive at certain temperature settings. Blend door actuator improperly overriding manual controls and cutting airflow significantly. Look up ODI 11687418 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11684817The Land Cruiser sent me to the ER for 6 staples in my head. When reaching in through the rear window I hit my head on the sharp camera mount. It has a very hard edge that is also mounted much lower than the window opening. Look up ODI 11684817 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11686700The driver’s side mirror vibrates at highway speeds (to the point of blurriness, distortion, distraction). My local Toyota dealership confirmed the issue, however they said it happens on all land cruisers so they aren’t willing to repair it. It’s a manufacturing defect and safety issue. It’s totally unacceptable and if the issue exists across the entire product line, Toyota should be held responsible for fixing the issue through a recall process. Look up ODI 11686700 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-10 | 2 | 25V744000 | ODI 11690872Distance between the road and the underside of the wheel arches in the rear differs by 1.25 inches. Rear sagging to the left. Left rear spring weaker than right rear. Accentuated body lean when taking a right hand turn. Same load over each wheel causes more compression on the left spring versus the right spring. Toyota states the right to left is equal...this is not case. Look up ODI 11690872 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11696389Was told the electric pump housed within the transmission failed and is not sold separately so I need a whole new transmission. No ETA on when that may actually happen. When I shifted from Park into Reverse, Neutral and Drive and then back into Park I get a horrible screeching sound and was told that the truck is not safe to drive. Look up ODI 11696389 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2025-11 | 2 | None | ODI 11700479My Toyota Landcruiser First Edition was locked and parked directly in front of my residence, right in front of my bedroom window. Thief broke the rear window, climbed in, and took 25 minutes to start the car before driving off without the factory alarm ever sounding. I reasonably believed a premium vehicle with a factory alarm would detect glass breakage or intrusion, but it does not. This appears to be a design vulnerability affecting theft risk. Look up ODI 11700479 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11700307 · 5,000 miThe contact owns a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Geolandar X-CV, Tire Size: 265/60/R20, DOT Number: 14UOHY6L2462. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire unexpectedly experienced a blowout. A tire message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact's wife pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the rear driver's side tire. The tire was original equipment. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The tire manuf… Look up ODI 11700307 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-01 | 4 | None | ODI 11708331My LC LC has 31k miles. This morning, I do what I always do when finishing an outing. Put the vehicle in park, turn it off, and get out. Today, the inside door handle would not let me out. It was like it was disconnected altogether. The door was unlocked. That being said, I unlocked and locked sever times. Still wouldn't let me out. I eventually put down the window, pulled once and twice on the outside door handle, wouldn't release, third time, released. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. … Look up ODI 11708331 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11712916Driving on the highway, I slowed down from 65mph to 45-50mph due to standing water ahead of me, immediately after hitting water, the engine stumbled. Soon after the engine stopped running. In hybrid mode only, was not able to maintain speed. I noticed the smell of fuel in the cabin, I noticed my vehicle range dropping rapidly. The odor of unburnt gasoline was very strong and I had begun to get a headache and get dizzy, I had to open the windows while it was pouring heavy rain. Given the area had a lot of standing water, I wasn't able to stop s… Look up ODI 11712916 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11709550Everytime I put my car in reserve the brakes screech so long. I have noticed it on other Land Cruisers as well. I am fearful of something happening with the brakes. Safety is obviously a priority and I have not seen anything from Toyota on this. Look up ODI 11709550 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-02 | 4 | None | ODI 11714942While driving on a windy day, the trim piece behind each rear view mirror blew off. Look up ODI 11714942 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11716148 · 9,000 miThe contact owns a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's assist feature became inoperable, causing the vehicle to unintendedly steer into the left lane. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle detected an upcoming off-ramp and suddenly determined that the driver did not wish to take the off-ramp and self-corrected at the last moment, automatically steering the vehicle to the left across two lanes in highway traffic. The contact stated that the failu… Look up ODI 11716148 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715847Spontaneous shatter of rear passenger tempered glass. No prior damage to window. Look up ODI 11715847 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-04 | 3 | None | ODI 11733863My 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has exhibited persistent brake squealing since the day it was purchased. The noise occurs during normal braking conditions and has been present from the very first use of the vehicle. This is not a break-in issue, as it has never resolved on its own. Despite initially denying the issue, Toyota and the dealership have since acknowledged the problem and confirmed the existence of a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) addressing brake noise on this vehicle. However, despite multiple contacts with both the dealership and To… Look up ODI 11733863 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11729287Truck has 11000 miles. Waiting in drive thru, felt a jolt, like someone rear ended me. 3 warnings came on “system malfunction, Hybrid system malfunction , and drive/start malfunction. Truck was stuck in 2nd gear. Drove to parking lot, turned truck off. Was able to drive to dealership. 23 days at dealership, replaced transmission under warranty. Solenoid problem. Look up ODI 11729287 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11733825Purchased a new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser in September 2025. This SUV is prone to windshield damage due to its pitch angle. 4/16/2026 traveling on highway a flying road rock cracked the windshield. The windshield was replaced on 4/23/2026. On 4/25/2026, while traveling on highway another rock chipped the windshield. This seems to ba a defect and a potential hazard. I have also noticed that the windshield gets more bug/insect encounter than my other land cruisers (I have had 2002, 2006 and 2016 LC). This seems to be a major problem with th… Look up ODI 11733825 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-05 | 2 | 26V341000 | ODI 11739380I am reporting a serious safety defect in my brand-new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser (Hybrid J250 series). Vehicle Information: VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of failure: approximately 4,000 miles Date of purchase/delivery: [XXX] Purchased new from: Koons Toyota Tysons Corner, VA Problem Description: On [XXX], while driving, a suspension component detached/fell off, causing loss of control and a crash. This was a complete mechanical failure of the suspension system with no prior warning or impact from another vehicle. The failure occurred despit… Look up ODI 11739380 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11735622Active Technical Service Bulletin that was not disclosed by Toyota or my dealer. The brakes make a piercing metal on metal noise when placed in reverse. I've been told this is not a safety issue, there will be no longer term impacts, and it is safe to drive. The issue however is that Toyota is limiting distribution of available repair parts, so I am on a 5-6 month wait list with my dealer. Bulletin is: T-SB-0046-25 Rev2 Look up ODI 11735622 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-06 | 3 | None | ODI 11742677Intermittent delayed upshifts with slipping sensation, most noticeable between 1st and 2nd gear under light throttle. Occurs approximately 3–4 times per week. Condition has been present since approximately 5,000 miles. Dealer has documented two repair visits and written 'drives normal' on both repair orders despite the condition persisting. Toyota North America was contacted and promised dealer follow-up that never occurred. Look up ODI 11742677 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11743265The handshake between the Toyota Entertainment System, and the SiriusXM satellite, have a known issue. The metadeta is not being received upon start up of the vehicle, at least half the time the vehicle is turned on. This causes a "loading..." screen error on the SiriusXM screen. While music is playing just fine, the data feed never does load. This is occurring in various locations, even in open fields and parking lots with no obstructions of the sky. The vehicle has been seen by the dealership, screen shots have been shared, but no software … Look up ODI 11743265 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11743825I own a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 that I purchased in February 2025. Every time it rains, my car develops a strong musty, mildew-like smell inside the cabin. It usually fades after a few days of dry weather. This has been happening since I first got the car. It’s very annoying thing to happen on a new vehicle. Look up ODI 11743825 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-07 | 4 | None | ODI 11750164The 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. Look up ODI 11750164 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11751829Electric 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 Look up ODI 11751829 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11753254 · 30,000 miThe 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. Look up ODI 11753254 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-08 | 6 | None | ODI 11754959I 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 no… Look up ODI 11754959 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11759632Fog 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 s… Look up ODI 11759632 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11756500I 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 t… Look up ODI 11756500 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| 2026-09 | 5 | None | ODI 11767320Hitch-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. Look up ODI 11767320 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11762836Front 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. Look up ODI 11762836 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11763249The 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. Look up ODI 11763249 at NHTSA ↗ |
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