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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

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

0Recalls
1Complaints
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 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a clean 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

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 1

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Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Toyota Land Cruiser 2021. Methodology · Disclosure