MODEL
Toyota Land Cruiser
NHTSA safety across every Toyota Land Cruiser model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Toyota Land Cruiser we cover (2019 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2026 at 87 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2025 at 86. 4 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV with a lineage stretching back decades and a reputation built on serious off-road capability. Positioned at the premium end of the truck-based SUV segment, it targets buyers who want genuine expedition-grade utility alongside everyday comfort. The 2019-to-2025 generation competes in a rarefied space occupied by the Ford Expedition and Land Rover Defender.
The Toyota Land Cruiser earns a Best NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100 in its strongest year, the 2025 model, placing it in the Strong band. That headline number is encouraging, but the underlying crash-test profile deserves a closer look. Side-impact protection is genuinely excellent, earning a full 5 out of 5 stars, and that result is consistent with the vehicle's substantial structure. The frontal rating of 4 out of 5 is solid without being perfect, and the rollover score of 3 out of 5 is the figure that shoppers should sit with. A 3-star rollover result is not unusual for a tall, body-on-frame SUV, but it is a real-world consideration for a vehicle that buyers may use on uneven terrain or in emergency maneuvers on public roads. Across the 2019-to-2025 coverage window, NHTSA records 4 recalls, a relatively low count for a six-year span on a complex, feature-rich vehicle. Owner complaints total 62, with 1 reported crash and 1 reported injury in those unverified allegations. Those numbers are modest for the segment. The honest bottom line: the Land Cruiser posts a strong overall safety score, shines in side protection, and carries a manageable recall record, but its rollover vulnerability is the one number that deserves serious attention from buyers who plan serious off-pavement use.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Land Cruiser for its commanding road presence, robust off-road credentials, and premium interior refinement. They tend to note that the driving experience prioritizes capability and comfort over outright agility, and that the vehicle's size and price place it in a niche that rewards buyers with specific adventure-oriented needs rather than those seeking a mainstream family hauler.
- The 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating is the weakest point in the crash-test profile and reflects the inherent physics of a tall, body-on-frame SUV. Buyers should factor this in, especially if the vehicle will be used on uneven or loose surfaces where stability demands are higher.
- The 2025 model year achieves the best NHTSA Safety Index in the covered range at 86 out of 100, rated Strong, suggesting Toyota made meaningful safety improvements over the generation. Shoppers who prioritize the best available safety package should target the most recent model year.
- Only 4 recalls were issued across the 2019-to-2025 model years, which is a relatively contained recall record for a six-year window on a premium, technology-laden vehicle. Owners should always verify their specific VIN against the NHTSA recall database to confirm any open campaigns have been addressed.
- The 62 owner complaints on record, which include 1 reported crash and 1 reported injury, are unverified allegations but represent a low complaint volume relative to the segment. Prospective buyers should review the specific complaint categories on NHTSA's website to identify any recurring issues that match their intended use patterns.
Most-recalled year on record: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser with 3 recalls.