Does the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by air bags (2).

How many 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 16V065000 · reported February 5, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 320,409 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
The risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Service brakes2
Structure2
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 19, 2021 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Braking system failed. Unable to stop operating vehicle traveling 30 MPH without downshifting and allowing vehicle’s momentum to dissipate. Vehicle towed to repair facility. Repair has been completed. Repair facility, Love Field Auto, in Dallas, TX diagnosed concern (master cylinder +’ABS system failure) and replaced…

Apr 13, 2020 · Air bags · 307,000 miles · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DURING THE CRASH THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY…

Jan 7, 2020 · Structure · 96,000 miles
EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY RUSTING. I HAVE A TUNDRA WHOSE UNDERBODY WAS CHANGED UPON RECALL BY TOYOTA. CAR IS GARAGED OR LEFT IN DRIVEWAY. EVERY MECHANIC COMMENTS ON EXCESSIVE RUSTING INCLUDING PRESTIGE TOYOTA BUT THEY MAINTAIN IT'S SATISFACTORY. I HAD TO CHANGE THE THING HOLDING THE TIRE BECAUSE IT RUSTED THROUGH CREATING…

Sep 26, 2016 · Service brakes · 223,000 miles
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S ABS, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, WITH AN AUDIBLE BUZZER. ONCE I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND HAD TO PUSH THE PEDAL HARD ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND PRAYED THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. I HAD JUST…

Jul 14, 2016 · Service brakes · 205,000 miles
DURING NORMAL DRIVING AND BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATES, EXTENDING BRAKING DISTANCE.

Land Cruiser model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	0	25	6	1
2001	0	9	0	0
2002	0	12	1	0
2003	1	10	1	0
2004	1	5	0	0
2005	3	9	0	0
2006	2	9	0	0

All Toyota Land Cruiser years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser?: Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by air bags (2).
How many 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 19, 2021.