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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

3Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

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.

VERDICT

The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V682000

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 assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer

Reported 2020-11-04

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS19V244000

Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Reported 2019-03-27

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE18V887000

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 J

Reported 2018-12-13

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other Land Cruiser years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Toyota Land Cruiser 2019. Methodology · Disclosure