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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 15 of 38 complaints (39%) on the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid, mostly loud squealing when backing up. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Brakes complaints
15
39% of 38
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brakes squeal loudly when backing up, especially on a cold start or the first drive of the day.
  • Squealing that begins within weeks of purchase and persists even after dealer visits and attempted lubrication fixes.
  • One owner reported brakes failing to engage at normal pedal pressure in reverse during subfreezing conditions, requiring extreme force to stop the vehicle.
  • Metal-on-metal sounding squeal that owners fear signals impending brake failure.
  • Dealers confirm the noise during test drives but report no available fix or service bulletin for the Land Cruiser, despite widespread reports.

When 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2024, latest Apr 26, 2026.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2024Nov 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025Apr 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2024 to Apr 2026; peak Nov 2024 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Land Cruiser Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202415 (39%)
  2. 202510 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

Is brake squealing common on the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid?
Yes. Brakes make up 15 of 38 total complaints for the 2024 model year, or 39% of all complaints, with squealing in reverse the dominant pattern.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid brakes?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.
Have the brake complaints led to any crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these brake complaints.
Does the brake problem improve in 2025?
Complaints continue into the 2025 model year, with 10 complaints and a 31% share of that year's total, down from 39% in 2024.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.