Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025 Toyota Land CruiserRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Most complaints involve service brakes (11) and power train (5). The EPA rates it 23 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Combined MPG
23mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
33
Top: service brakes
Fuel cost / yr
$3,450est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser as of Oct 27, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
33 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2025 – Oct 2026
- Service brakes11
- Power train5
- Structure3
- Visibility/wiper3
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Tires2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Electrical system1
- Suspension1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Service brakes
11 reports
“We have a land crusier. The iforce edition. We have several trailers that we tow around. This time I hook up a single axile trailer on the hitch back. Plugged it in properly and turned the towing botton on inside the cab of the car. When i went to back up it acted like something was behind me and the brakes locked up hard. Jolting the vehicle into sudden stop and lock up. Then i put it in park and it did it again and again. It took me 15min to back up out of the drive way. Also, the force of the braking was so strong that the hitch dug into my concrete drive way and cracked the bottom half of the drive way. This is so frustrating and dangerous. It has already caused damage to my own property. This should not be happening.”
Power train
5 reports
“Intermittent 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.”
Structure
3 reports
“Several of us on the Toyota forum are noting that the portion of the sunroof positioned toward the rear seat does not form a proper seal and is letting water into the vehicle. This in turn puts electronics at risk or being compromised and unsafe driving conditions.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8)
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 25 | 23 | $3,450 | 381 |
- 23mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV 4WD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 3 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 24.6%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 27, 2026Vehicle 20264
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2025 Land Cruiser questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 27, 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (11), power train (5), structure (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser at 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 4 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 27, 2026