Is the 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?

NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2012 Land Cruiser, giving it a complaint index of 0, the best (lowest) figure among the 16 model years tracked. It does have 2 recall campaigns, both covering airbag issues.

Does the 2012 Land Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Cruiser. Both involve the Airbags component: one covers a seat belt tension sensor wire harness that may break and deactivate the front passenger airbag, and the other covers airbag assemblies that may have incorrect components.

Are either of the 2012 Land Cruiser recalls a do-not-drive recall?

No. Neither of the 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Cruiser is flagged as a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

How does the 2012 Land Cruiser compare to other years?

The 2012 model ranks 16th out of 16 years worst-first, meaning it has the lowest complaint index of any year, compared with years like 2016 (complaint index 100) and 2008/2009 rated Avoid.

What is the top problem area for the 2012 Land Cruiser?

NHTSA data lists no top problem area for the 2012 Land Cruiser because there are 0 recorded complaints.

2012 Toyota Land Cruiser Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser has zero owner complaints in NHTSA data and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any year for this model. It carries 2 recall campaigns, both related to airbags, but no complaint index or verdict is assigned.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #16 of 16 Land Cruiser years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 2; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2013; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

2012 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

NHTSA 18V887000Dec 13, 2018Airbags89,740 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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 .
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA 17V548000Aug 31, 2017Airbags21 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.

2012 compared with other Land Cruiser years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	No verdict	73	3	6	15
2011	No verdict	33	4	5	15
2012	No verdict	0	0	2	—
2013	Caution	53	6	2	15
2014	No verdict	20	2	4	15

All Toyota Land Cruiser years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?: NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2012 Land Cruiser, giving it a complaint index of 0, the best (lowest) figure among the 16 model years tracked. It does have 2 recall campaigns, both covering airbag issues.
Does the 2012 Land Cruiser have any recalls?: Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Cruiser. Both involve the Airbags component: one covers a seat belt tension sensor wire harness that may break and deactivate the front passenger airbag, and the other covers airbag assemblies that may have incorrect components.
Are either of the 2012 Land Cruiser recalls a do-not-drive recall?: No. Neither of the 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Land Cruiser is flagged as a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
How does the 2012 Land Cruiser compare to other years?: The 2012 model ranks 16th out of 16 years worst-first, meaning it has the lowest complaint index of any year, compared with years like 2016 (complaint index 100) and 2008/2009 rated Avoid.
What is the top problem area for the 2012 Land Cruiser?: NHTSA data lists no top problem area for the 2012 Land Cruiser because there are 0 recorded complaints.