Does the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (4 complaints), followed by power train (2).

How many 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 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.

2006 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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 10V036000 · reported February 3, 2010 · SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC · 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
The risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Most reported problems

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

Service brakes4
Power train2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system1
Steering1

What owners report

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

Sep 27, 2018 · Service brakes · 135,000 miles
BRAKE LINE, PART NUMBER 47326-60340 BURST WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING. THE PARTICULAR BRAKE LINE PART IS ABOVE FRAME RAIL NEAR FIREWALL. THE PARTICULAR BRAKE LINE PART GOES FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO BRAKE FLUID FITTING ON THE VEHICE FRAME. IT IS BURIED UNDER HOOD, NOT EASY TO INSPECT. PART OF REASON IT IS…

Mar 14, 2018 · Service brakes · 65,593 miles
WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA. ALARM SOUND, FLASHING LIGHTS AND BRAKE PEDAL UNRESPONSIVE. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ON SEPT 19, 2016 WITH 65,596 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE TRUCK HAD RECENTLY BEEN INSPECTED SEPT 2, 2016 AND ALSO HAD THE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT…

Dec 2, 2016 · Service brakes · 135,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…

May 12, 2015 · Service brakes · 75,000 miles
BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. DIAGNOSIS WAS ABS PUMP AND CORRESPONDING COMPUTER.

Sep 10, 2011 · Electrical system · 33,900 miles
WE CAME HOME LATE AT WEDNESDAY NIGHT SEPT, 07 2011 AROUND 9:00 PM, SAW THE TAIL LIGHTS AND FRONT AMBER LIGHTS OF THE 2006 LAND CRUISER PARK AT THE DRIVEWAY WAS ON. I WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO GET THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND LOCKED IT BACK. WE WENT INTO THE HOUSE FOR 10 MINUTES AND CAME OUT SIDE AND THOSE LIGHTS ARE…

Land Cruiser model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2003	1	10	1
2004	1	5	0
2005	3	9	0
2006	2	9	0
2007	1	3	0
2008	5	8	1
2009	7	6	0

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Questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (4 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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 27, 2018.