Toyota is recalling 106,000 model-year 2024 to 2027 Land Cruiser SUVs in the United States because a fuel tube near the gas tank can separate, potentially causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of fire. The automaker will repair affected vehicles free of charge by installing a supplemental clamp and replacing the resin fuel tube if necessary.
Why Toyota Is Recalling 106,000 Land Cruisers
The problem involves a fuel tube near the gas tank that can come apart. If the connection separates, fuel can leak until the vehicle’s hybrid system shuts off the engine. If the leaking fuel encounters an ignition source, it could create a fire hazard.
Toyota’s proposed fix involves fitting a supplemental clamp to help secure the connection. Dealers will also replace the resin fuel tube if needed, with both repairs provided at no cost to owners.
Although the Land Cruiser has long been associated with durability and reliability, the latest recall adds to a series of issues affecting recent models.
Land Cruiser Reliability Faces New Challenges
Fuel-related recalls are not entirely new for the Land Cruiser. In 1991, Toyota recalled more than 38,000 older Land Cruisers because of leaking fuel tanks. Despite that incident, the model has maintained a strong overall reliability record.
However, several recalls have affected the latest hybrid generation. The Land Cruiser returned to the U.S. market for the 2024 model year with a 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain, replacing the V8 setup used in the previous generation.
How the Hybrid Land Cruiser Compares With the V8
The newer 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain produces 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque while delivering 23 mpg combined. By comparison, the previous V8-powered Land Cruiser returned 14 mpg combined.
While the older V8 was less fuel-efficient, its simpler setup contrasted with the greater electronic complexity of the hybrid system. The latest fuel-tube recall adds to the concerns surrounding the newer generation, although the improved fuel economy reduces the need for frequent stops at gas stations.
Other Recent Toyota Land Cruiser Recalls
The fuel-tube issue is not the first recent recall involving the latest Land Cruiser. Certain 2024–2025 models were included in a broader Toyota and Lexus recall involving instrument displays that could go blank.
Another wide-ranging recall campaign addressed backup-camera malfunctions. Both campaigns involved multiple models, rather than the Land Cruiser alone.
What the Toyota Land Cruiser Recall Means for Owners
The 2026 Land Cruiser 1958 started at $57,200, placing it in a market segment where buyers expect more than off-road capability and retro styling. The latest recall puts additional attention on Toyota’s ability to maintain the confidence associated with the Land Cruiser name.
For affected owners, Toyota’s free repair addresses the immediate fuel-leak concern. Owners can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) through Toyota or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine whether their SUV is included in the recall.
