Toyota Landcruiser reliability
The Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 33% of 4,775 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
10 DVSA recalls for the Toyota Landcruiser
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Fix: Reprogram the parking assist ECU.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 808 vehicles
Improper tightening of the fuel pipe may lead to leakage and engine stall
Improper tightening of the fuel pipe may lead to leakage and engine stall.
Fix: Replace the fuel inlet pipe and clamp
Recalled models: LAND CRUISER PRADO · 87 vehicles
Driver and/or front passenger airbag may fail to deploy as intended
An incorrect specification driver or front passenger air bag assembly may have been installed during production. As a result the airbag(s) may not deploy as intended.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the air bag with the correct module.
Recalled models: LAND CRUISER LC200 · 6 vehicles
Egr flange could corrode and crack
The urea water injector mounting flange on the exhaust front pipe may fail and allow the urea water injector to separate from the front pipe. This situation could result in noncompliance with requirements prescribed in applicable safety or emission regulations in the involved countries.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace front exhaust pipe.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 589 vehicles
Loss of steering control
If the vehicle is subject to unusually severe impacts to the front wheel it is possible that the fixing component on the steering shaft can become disengaged. If this occurs and the steering is repeatedly placed on full lock it is possible that over time the steering shaft could become disconnected so resulting in loss of directional control.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check shaft and relace fixing component with a new design. If the shaft is found to be damaged this will be relaced also.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 353 vehicles
Possible loss of drive.
Due to insufficient strength of the rear axle drive shaft flange a fracture might develop under certain driving conditions. In the worst case the flange may become detached causing the vehicle to become immobilised.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the right and left hand rear axle drive shafts replaced.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 7,606 vehicles
Possibility of the lower ball joints wearing prematurely and possibly separating
Due to a manufacturing issue with the fron t suspension lower ball joints there is a possibility that the surgace of the ball joints may have been scrateched. If the vehicle is operated gor an extended period of time in this condition the ball joints may experience excessive wear and looseness causing noise and vibration in the front suspension. In extreme cases the lower ball joints may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the lower suspension control arm ball joints.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 2,218 vehicles
The front seat belt installation may be loose.
The front seat belt installation may be loose at its uppermost position on the B post due to incorrect reinstallation following conversion to a commercial vehicle.
Fix: Examine the front seat belt installation and correct and make secure where found necessary.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 437 vehicles
Possible fuel leak
The fuel injection system pulsation damper may have been damaged during manufacture. As a consequence it may leak and cause a fire hazard in the presence of a heat or ignition source.
Fix: Fit a modified pulsation damper.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 131 vehicles
Loss of braking system vacuum assistance
The rotor blades in the brake vacuum pump may have a rough surface and be subject to wear. In the worst case the blades may break causing loss of brake vacuum assistance and resulting in increased stopping distances.
Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Toyota Dealers for replacement of the vacuum pump blades and rotor.
Recalled models: LANDCRUISER · 3,349 vehicles
Checking a Toyota Landcruiser before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.