YearToAvoid

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser has a complaint index of 20, ranking 13th out of 16 model years, with only 2 complaints and 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. No verdict has been assigned, and reported problems are limited to brakes and transmission/powertrain issues.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
20/100
#13 of 16 Land Cruiser years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
2
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2013
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
13 city / 18 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (50%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the ABS modulator buzzing and clicking even with the motor off, sometimes tied to battery drain.
  • One owner had to disconnect the battery to stop the ABS valve from clicking after the buzzing noise appeared.
  • A separate report describes the vehicle shutting down completely while driving, losing power steering and brakes with almost no warning.
  • That sudden shutdown happened on a city street with children in the car, with the driver noting it could have been more dangerous at highway speed.
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2020Apr 2021
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2020 to Apr 2021; peak May 2020 (1).

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. 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 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser →

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
18 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,300
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Land Cruiser years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’21
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict002—
2013Caution536215
2014No verdict202415
2015No verdict472415
2016No verdict1004315

All Toyota Land Cruiser years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2014 Land Cruiser, giving it a complaint index of 20, which ranks 13th out of 16 model years for this model. No verdict has been assigned to this year.
What problems does the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
Owners reported one brake-related issue involving ABS modulator buzzing and clicking, and one transmission/powertrain issue involving a complete loss of power while driving. Median mileage at failure for this model year is 63,500 miles.
Does the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2014 Land Cruiser: a fuel system recall, two airbag recalls, and a recall for loose accessory bolts. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Land Cruiser compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 20, the 2014 model year has fewer reported problems than years like 2008 and 2009, which carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 93 and 87 respectively.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser?
EPA rates the 2014 Land Cruiser at 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300.

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.