2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2026-10-14 · campaign 26V673000 · 105,794 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tube connection near the fuel tank may disconnect and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection and install a supplemental clamp or, as necessary, replace the resin fuel tube and install a supplemental clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB23 and 26TA23.
Service bulletins (24)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-07-20 · T-SB-0006-26 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024 – 2026 model year land cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4runner and 4runner hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-25 · T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2026 model year toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. during pre-delivery service (pds), follow the appropriate installation p
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direct
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. any problems tha
Service Brakes 2026-05-19 · T-SB-0006-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024 – 2026 model year land cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4runner and 4runner hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Visibility/Wiper“my 2026 toyota land cruiser has developed an exceptionally loud front brake squeal, documented by toyota on june 3, 2026. although toyota has issued a technical service bulletin addressing this condition, no repair has been completed. the noise has progressively worsened, raising concerns about the condition and functionality of the front braking s…”
2026-10-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my vehicle started when i left work and about 1/4 mile down the road every dash light came on and said check engine reduced engine power, secondary collision brake system malfunction, hybrid system malfuncion, system malfunction, drive start control malfunction. then when i got out there was gasoline pouring from the bottom of my car running down …”
2026-10-10 · Service Brakes“one driver + one passenger. pulled into parking spot very slowly. vehicle was moving about 1 mph, ready to pull to a stop, still in drive. vehicle suddenly surged forward with incredible energy and noise. vehicle sped off parking lot and ascended steep ~6-foot berm of forest soil (no boulders). driver applied brake, but it would not work. driv…”
2026-09-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 8,000 mi“the contact owns a 2026 toyota land cruiser hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, two bystanders alerted the contact to stop the vehicle because there was pressurized gas coming from underneath the vehicle. the contact became aware of a loss of power. the contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. the failure was intermittent.…”
2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other“the 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 re…”
2026-08-06 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“the driver's side exterior mirror on my 2026 toyota land cruiser vibrates excessively while driving, particularly at highway speeds. the vibration causes the mirror image to become blurred, making it difficult to accurately monitor adjacent lances and surrounding traffic. it reduces rearward visibility and creates a potential safety hazard during l…”
2026-08-03 · Service Brakes“1. brake system failure-recurring dashboard warnings including “brake power low” and “secondary collision brake system malfunction.” warnings have appeared multiple times, including while towing a travel trailer. the vehicle was diagnosed with related fault codes (including dtc c138071 – stop lamp relay). the problem returned after a dealer service…”
2026-05-04 · Service Brakes“active 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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.