2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems
Shopping for a used 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 24 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Brake System the most reported area.
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This 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser has 24 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
24.6% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
24.6% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser has 24 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Land Cruiser
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 24
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 23
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 25
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Transmission / Drivetrain
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Transmission / Drivetrain, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
Inspection Focus
- Inspect brake system components, including pads, rotors, and fluid, before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and structural repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect brake system components, including pads, rotors, and fluid, before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and structural repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Check the exact car
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Before buying a used 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser are concentrated in the brake system, which accounts for nearly half of all reports. Other areas with multiple complaints include transmission/drivetrain, structural issues, and visibility/wiper problems. No crashes or recalls have been reported, but the low complaint volume limits confidence in these patterns.
- Brake system complaints represent the largest share of reported issues.
- Transmission/drivetrain and structural problems each have multiple complaints.
- No crash-related complaints or recalls have been recorded for this model year.
- Brake System
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Structural Problems
Full breakdown
All 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Purchased a new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser in September 2025. This SUV is prone to windshield damage due to its pitch angle. 4/16/2026 traveling on highway a flying road rock cracked the windshield. The windshield was replaced on 4/23/2026. On 4/25/2026, while traveling on high…
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 d…
Several of us on the Toyota forum are noting that the portion of the sunroof positioned toward the rear seat does not form a proper seal and is letting water into the vehicle. This in turn puts electronics at risk or being compromised and unsafe driving conditions.
Spontaneous shatter of rear passenger tempered glass. No prior damage to window.
The owner reports that at slow, consistent speeds [approx. 1–10 mph] on an incline, including steep paved city roads and well-maintained alpine roads, the transmission/EV temperature increases quickly. Under similar low-speed inclines where speed fluctuates [approx. 1–25 mph], te…
Everytime I put my car in reserve the brakes screech so long. I have noticed it on other Land Cruisers as well. I am fearful of something happening with the brakes. Safety is obviously a priority and I have not seen anything from Toyota on this.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Geolandar X-CV, Tire Size: 265/60/R20, DOT Number: 14UOHY6L2462. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire unexpectedly experienced a blowout. …
As I was driving with my family at normal freeway speeds, a loud explosion rang out from the top of vehicle. The sunroof glass exploded and fell onto us below. There was no other cars near us, and no overpass. When the glass exploded, it sounded like a bomb, and appeared press…
We have a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser which is roughy two months old with just over 2000 miles on it. The plastic on our side views mirrors are literally melting as is the plastic on the side of the doors. The dealership refers to this as a “common” Toyota compliant called sol…
The driver’s side mirror vibrates at highway speeds (to the point of blurriness, distortion, distraction). My local Toyota dealership confirmed the issue, however they said it happens on all land cruisers so they aren’t willing to repair it. It’s a manufacturing defect and safety…
The Land Cruiser sent me to the ER for 6 staples in my head. When reaching in through the rear window I hit my head on the sharp camera mount. It has a very hard edge that is also mounted much lower than the window opening.
Lane Keeping assistance and Lane Departure warning include components that allow the vehicle to steer itself. They may be subject to cyber-attack and/or otherwise malfunction. it is my experience that one or the other is causing my vehicle to veer into other lanes of traffic as w…
2025 Land Cruiser bought 7 months ago constant rattling and tapping noise near passenger rear near pillar B and C. Brought to the dealer for corrective action to identify, address and to resolve the problem due to annoying ticking, rattling and tapping noise while travelling on …
Since new, the brakes squeak loudly when backing up.
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 no…
Vehicles brakes squeal when reversing on startup after vehicle has been allowed to sit. Braking at 10mph or slower is not smooth and has an abrupt sudden loss when transitioning from the energy regeneration to the hydraulic brakes.
The brakes when in reverse squeal the loudest I have ever heard in a car (even those that I have had over 150K miles. The car, with only 4272 miles on it, is now doing this pretty much each time I go in reverse. Today, 5/30/2025 the dealership was able to reproduce the problem. H…
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. The contact stated that while in reverse(R) and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal loud sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the fail…
My new Land Cruiser only has 2,000 miles, but the brakes squeal in reverse. It sounds like metal on metal—pretty loud and annoying. Not what I expected from a brand-new vehicle.
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 …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Safety recalls
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. No recall campaigns are currently listed for this model year in the dataset, but VIN-level recall checks are still essential. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 24 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
#1: Brake System (10 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 24 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Brake System during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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