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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid sits mid-pack among Land Cruiser Hybrid years: 33 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 33, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (30% of the total).

33

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Land Cruiser Hybrid years?

Land Cruiser Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted40 complaints2024: 40 complaints2025: 33 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Land Cruiser Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1030%
Other515%
Transmission515%
Visibility & Wipers39%
Driver Assistance39%
Body & Structure39%
Suspension13%
Tires & Wheels13%
Steering13%
Electrical System13%

Does the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V341000Electrical SystemMay 27, 2026 · 81,893 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays" and in addition, for the subject Mirai vehicles, FMVSS 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB06, 26LA06, 26TB10, and 26TA10.

26V179000OtherMarch 24, 2026 · 8,230 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

25V744000Driver AssistanceOctober 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“From 3,000 miles to now 8,300 miles, it started occasionally when you put it in reverse a loud squeal, like the brakes are going bad, now it’s literally every time you put it in reverse. Dealership said “most all of new Toyota suv and full size truck are doing it, and there’s nothing they can…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 10, 2025

“Truck has 11000 miles. Waiting in drive thru, felt a jolt, like someone rear ended me. 3 warnings came on “system malfunction, Hybrid system malfunction , and drive/start malfunction. Truck was stuck in 2nd gear. Drove to parking lot, turned truck off. Was able to drive to dealership. 23 days at…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 31, 2026

“I own a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 that I purchased in February 2025. Every time it rains, my car develops a strong musty, mildew-like smell inside the cabin. It usually fades after a few days of dry weather. This has been happening since I first got the car. It’s very annoying thing to happen…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 11, 2026

“On this vehicle, whenever 4 Low is selected, or in 4 High (normal driving mode) any off-road driving mode is chosen, a warning appears on the digital instrument cluster stating "VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake System Unavailable". While this warning is up, no other instrument cluster functions…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · March 24, 2025

“The sunroof exploded while driving. The sound was as loud as a gunshot. Felt the vibration. The road was an on-ramp to the freeway. If the headliner door had been open, I would have been covered in glass and possibly injured due to glass fragments. Outside temperature has been in the low 20's at…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 29, 2025

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Land Cruiser Hybrid: 33 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2025 Land Cruiser Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (10 complaints), other (5 complaints), transmission (5 complaints).

Does the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.