2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems: Brakes (38 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is Brakes (37% of 38 owner reports). There are 4 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Brakes — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 38 complaints · 4 recalls

What problems show up on the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser?

14 of 38 filings named Brakes (37% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Transmission / driveline (6 reports).

There are 4 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Rear camera / backup safety and Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The previous year is not published here. Use the year list to jump around.

What to check before you buy a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 4 campaigns on file below.
  2. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  3. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  4. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Brakes. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Brakes 14 complaints · 36.8% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 0
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 0
  • Deaths 0
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) appears in 14 of 38 owner complaints (36.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 14 complaints, 36.8% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 14 · 36.8% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 6 complaints, 15.8% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 6 · 15.8% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 5 complaints, 13.2% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 5 · 13.2% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 2 complaints, 5.3% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 2 · 5.3% Suspension (SUSPENSION): 2 complaints, 5.3% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 2 · 5.3% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 1 complaints, 2.6% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 1 · 2.6% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 1 complaints, 2.6% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 1 · 2.6% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 1 complaints, 2.6% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 1 · 2.6% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 10 complaints, 26.3% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 10 · 26.3% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 14 36.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 6 15.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 5 13.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 2 5.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 2 5.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 1 2.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 1 2.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 1 2.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 10 26.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2024; the first recall shown was reported in Jul 2024. 2024-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2025-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2025-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2026-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 Owner reports Jul 2024 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 24V548000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V548000 Recall campaign 25V744000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V744000 Recall campaign 26V179000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V179000 Recall campaign 26V341000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V341000
  • Campaign 26V179000 was reported 504 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V341000 was reported 526 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2024-Q3 Owner reports 2
2024-Q4 Owner reports 11
2025-Q1 Owner reports 4
2025-Q2 Owner reports 5
2025-Q3 Owner reports 3
2025-Q4 Owner reports 3
2026-Q1 Owner reports 4
2026-Q2 Owner reports 1
2026-Q3 Owner reports 5
Recall campaign 1 24V548000
Recall campaign 1 25V744000
Recall campaign 1 26V179000
Recall campaign 1 26V341000
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (4)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Rear camera / backup safety and Electrical.

  1. Recall campaign 24V548000

    Safety recall 24V548000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 25V744000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 26V179000

    Safety recall 26V179000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 26V341000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the combination meter software through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB06, 26LA06, 26TB10, and 26TA10.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 6 of 38 complaints · page 1 of 2
2026-08-26Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
NHTSA ODI 11759632
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Fog Lights (Rigid Industries Version) significantly shake during normal street driving conditions. Any minor bumps on the road cause a shudder like movement from the fog lights that is distracting while driving and potentially blinding to oncoming drivers as the lights flash up and down. Vehicle was taken to Beaver Toyota and inspected for this concern, the technician inspected the fog lights and stated that there was nothing wrong. The vibration / shake from the fog lights is well documented as a concern in online forums, however, everyone seems to get the same response from Toyota. It seems other Land Cruiser owners with the same fog light package have no issues with shake while others have the same issue described above, making me believe that there is a defect with some models fog lights, the housings, brackets, or bumper assembly. This needs to be solved from Toyota, not only is it distracting while driving, it makes me want to not use the fog lights at all. For a $70k+ vehicle, the movement from the fog lights should not be "normal".
2026-08-05Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11754959
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I purchased a Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 infant car seat and discovered what I believe may be a defect in the carrier-to-base locking mechanism. When the infant carrier is installed in the base and appears to be fully latched, the rear of the carrier can lift out of its locking slot with gentle upward pressure without using the release handle. The front of the carrier remains attached, but the rear partially disengages from the base. The child’s safety may be put at risk because the carrier does not appear to remain fully secured to the base during normal handling. I am concerned that if the rear of the carrier can partially disengage this easily, it could affect the seat’s performance during sudden braking or a crash. The car seat is available for inspection upon request. At the time of this report, the car seat has not been inspected by the manufacturer, law enforcement, insurance representatives, or any other third party. I have contacted the manufacturer regarding my concerns and am awaiting their response. The seat was installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and the issue was repeatable after verifying proper installation. we have videos explaining/showing this as well.
2026-07-28Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11753254
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle started leaning to the left and the right. The vehicle then overcorrected and abruptly swerved to the left and right again. The contact was concerned about the failure occurring while driving at higher speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
2026-07-21Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11751829
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Electric oil pump for transmission failed at 16,000 miles -no immediate safety risk to my knowledge -the problem was reported by me and acknowledged by Toyota dealership (San Rafael) and replaced under factory warranty -I do not know if failed part was inspected by Toyota, police or insurance - was not to my knowledge -No warning prior to failure
2026-07-13Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11750164
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The fuel line clip of the Land Cruiser got disconnected and started leaking gasoline while the engine was running. I had the car towed to Hammer Toyota and they had us pay for the hose to be reconnected. I’ve searched online and seen people have similar incidents, where the clip of the fuel line gets easily disconnected when driving over puddles. This happened as a defect, as no one had spent any time working under the car aside from the toyota dealership. I believe a similar issue has happened with the 6th gen 4Runner and a remedy was issued.
2026-04-26Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11733863
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has exhibited persistent brake squealing since the day it was purchased. The noise occurs during normal braking conditions and has been present from the very first use of the vehicle. This is not a break-in issue, as it has never resolved on its own. Despite initially denying the issue, Toyota and the dealership have since acknowledged the problem and confirmed the existence of a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) addressing brake noise on this vehicle. However, despite multiple contacts with both the dealership and Toyota Motor North America directly, no corrective action has been taken, and the defect remains unresolved. This constitutes a known manufacturing defect acknowledged by Toyota themselves. The failure to remedy a documented TSB issue in a timely manner is unacceptable and may constitute a violation of warranty obligations.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Owners named Brakes most often — 14 of 38 reports (37%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Rear camera / backup safety and Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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