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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 2 Land Cruiser Hybrid years

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 100, the higher of the 2 model years with data, ranking it worst (1 of 2). NHTSA lists 32 complaints, 3 recalls, and Brakes as the top problem area with 10 complaints and a median mileage at failure of 21,000.

Complaints
32
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
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Top 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes10 (31%)
  2. Other7 (22%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain5 (16%)
  4. Structure & Body3 (9%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers3 (9%)
  7. Electrical System1 (3%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
  9. Fuel System1 (3%)
  10. Lane Departure1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Brakes squeal loudly when shifting into reverse, with owners reporting the noise starting anywhere from around 3,000 to 8,300 miles and worsening over time.
  • The center differential lock indicator flashed red and the vehicle stopped moving on its own while parking, with the transmission becoming sluggish and unresponsive to pedal input.
  • Side view mirror plastic and door plastic reportedly melted from sun exposure, a condition the dealership described as solar convergence and said is not covered under warranty.
  • The driver's side mirror vibrates and blurs at highway speed, which the dealership reportedly said happens across the Land Cruiser lineup.
  • Rear passenger tempered glass reportedly shattered on its own with no prior damage.
  • Selecting 4 Low or an off-road driving mode triggered a warning disabling the Pre-Collision Brake System and blocking access to other instrument cluster functions.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026Jul 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (4).

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V341000May 27, 2026Electrical System81,893 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    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."

    Risk: 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 through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 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.

  2. NHTSA 26V179000Mar 24, 2026Other8,230 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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."

    Risk: 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.

  3. NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles

    Back over prevention:display function

    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."

    Risk: 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.

2025 compared with other Land Cruiser Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2024No verdict0384—
2025No verdict100323—

All Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA lists 32 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2025 Land Cruiser Hybrid, with a Complaint Index of 100, the worst of the 2 model years with data (ranked 1 of 2).
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 10 complaints (31% share) with a median mileage at failure of 21,000 miles. Owners commonly describe loud squealing when shifting into reverse.
Does the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls, covering the instrument panel combination meter software, a load carrying capacity label replacement, and a Panoramic View Monitor parking assist software update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2025 Land Cruiser Hybrid compare to the 2024 model?
The 2025 model has 32 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, compared to 38 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0 for 2024. Based on this, 2025 ranks worse (rank 1 of 2, with 1 being the worst).
Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2025 Land Cruiser Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the 32 complaints for the 2025 Land Cruiser Hybrid, with 0 fires and 0 deaths reported.

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.