Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 907 owner complaints for the Toyota FJ Cruiser (model years 2006–2015). The most reported problem area is structure (332 complaints), followed by suspension (121 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 66 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 9 | 124 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 8 | 593 | 15 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (593), 2008 (124) and 2010 (66). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota FJ Cruiser model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 332 | 8 of 10 | |
| Suspension | 121 | 8 of 10 | |
| Visibility | 78 | 2 of 10 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 72 | 3 of 10 | |
| Power train | 64 | 6 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 17 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2014 | 1,830,752 |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler | 2007–2010 | 7,749 |
| 15V081000 | Feb 10, 2015 | Steering | 2014 | 116 |
| 14V828000 | Dec 30, 2014 | Equipment | 2014 | 3,958 |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler | 2007–2010 | 3,233 |
| 14V539000 | Sep 8, 2014 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint | 2014 | 2,501 |
| 14V475000 | Aug 4, 2014 | Equipment: other, labels | 2008–2014 | 20,000 |
| 13V163000 | Apr 25, 2013 | Exterior lighting | 2007–2013 | 208,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 26 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 18 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.