2017 Toyota Land Cruiser problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (2) · Seats (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-12-13 · campaign 18V887000 · 89,740 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Service bulletins (178)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
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What owners report
2019-04-16 · Seat Belts“tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota land cruiser. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v887000 (air bags, seat belts). the contact called autonation toyota libertyville at 224-993-9001 (located at 1180 s milwaukee ave, libertyville, il 60048) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware…”
2019-04-11 · Seat Belts · 42,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota land cruiser. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v887000 (air bags, seat belts) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the contact spoke with hampton toyota (6191 johnston street, lafayette, la, 337-984-5010) and was informed that there was no remedy. the dealer diagnosed that the vehicle w…”
2019-02-16 · Air Bags“passenger airbag sensor defective has turned airbag off and there has been an open recall since december 2018. it has been unsafe for passengers to ride in the front seat.…”
2017-07-23 · Seats · 10,000 mi“the car (like many others) allows preset seating positions to be stored in memory. up to three preferences can be stored. nothing in the vehicle prevents full recline of the driver's seat from being programmed as a preference. the controls for the preferences are on the driver's door. these vehicles are often equipped with seat mounted lcd screens …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.