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2014 Toyota LandcruiserRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Landcruiser. Most complaints involve power train (1) and service brakes (1). The EPA rates it 15 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
15mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
2
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$4,150est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2014 Toyota Landcruiser as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

2 complaints filed with NHTSA · May 2020 – Apr 2021
  1. Power train1
  2. Service brakes1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Landcruiser model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
200238
200322
20045
20059
20069
20073
20088
20096
20103
20114
20136
20142
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Power train

1 report
“WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 2 CHILDREN ON A CITY STREET, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN INCLUDING ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THERE WERE NO ADVANCE WARNING SIGNS OR NOISES UNTIL A MINUTE BEFORE IT HAPPENED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD I BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER, IT WOULD HAVE CREATED A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE SPRING VALVE IN CYLINDER 5 HAD BROKEN IN HALF AND DROPPED INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON 2013-2014 TOYOTA TACOMA AND SIMILAR LEXUS VEHICLES IT APPEARS THERE WERE RECALLS DUE TO THE EXACT SAME ISSUE OCCURRING WHERE THE SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE DUE TO AN ISSUE BY A SPRING SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURING. ADDITIONALLY, THE 2013-2014 LANDCRUISER (SAME YEAR) ALSO HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. SINCE ONLY 3,000 LANDCRUISERS WERE SOLD IN THE U.S. IN 2014, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE NHTSA EXAMINES THIS INCIDENT CLOSELY (AS COMPARED TO 155,000 TACOMA'S SOLD THE SAME YEAR WHICH DID HAVE THE RECALL) . I STRONGLY BELIEVE THE 2014 LANDCRUISERS HAVE THE SAME DEFECTIVE SPRING VALVE…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2021Power trainODI 11414332

Service brakes

1 report
“BATTERY KEPT DRAINING - HEARD BUZZING NOISE FROM ABS MODULATOR WHILE MOTOR OFF - DISCONNECTED CONNECTOR AND BUZZING STOPPED BUT ABS VALVE WAS STILL CLICKING. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO STOP ABS SYSTEM FROM CLICKING.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 31, 2020Service brakesODI 11326685
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
5.7L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S6)
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular 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 Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L · 4-Wheel Drive
131815$4,150593
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Toyota Landcruiser as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 8583
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat 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.
09 —FAQ

2014 Landcruiser questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Landcruiser have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2014 Toyota Landcruiser problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2014 Toyota Landcruiser get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Landcruiser at 15 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026