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2013 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls and problems

2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser.

2
recalls
6
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module · Air bags: sensor, occupant classification · Seat belts: front

NHTSA campaign 18V887000 · reported December 13, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 89,740 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
The risk
In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module · Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module · Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 17V548000 · reported August 31, 2017 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 21 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Sep 27, 2020 · Electrical system · 75,250 miles

THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW / LOCK CONTROL MODULE WILL NOT LEARN OR RETAIN THE CONNECTIONS TO THE OTHER DOORS. WHILE THE CAR IS SHUT DOWN THE CONTROL MODULE WORKS AS IF IT IS IN NORMAL MODE AND CAN CONTROL ALL THE WINDOWS. THE 4 DOOR LOCKING DOES NOT WORK WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING BUT WORKS WHILE IT IS SHUT DOWN. I BROUGHT…

Jan 30, 2020 · Engine · 99,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHUTTER AND STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AS AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT HAD…

Jun 4, 2019 · Air bags

NO INCIDENT INVOLVED. JUST WAS NOTIFIED BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THERE IS A PASSENGER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FAULT THAT HAS GENERATED A SAFETY RECALL. THAT WAS DEC 2018 AND THE REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS NHTSA RECALL #: 18V887 ISSUED IN DEC 2018.

Mar 21, 2018 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 67,000 miles

GAS BOILS AND VEHICLE LEAKS GAS DURING 4 WHEELING IN MOAB, UT. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND CODE RELATES TO ISSUES WITH EVAPORATOR CANISTER. THIS TYPE OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISABLES TO SAFETY FEATURES 1)TRAC OFF AND 2) 4 LOW OPTION.

Jul 2, 2016 · Service brakes · 52,500 miles

VEHICLE MAY CREEP WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN STOPPED. NORMAL BRAKING PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE STOPS OK. AFTER A FEW SECOND, THE VEHICLE MAY BEGIN TO CREEP FORWARD AS IF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER IS NO LONGER APPLYING THE CORRECT PRESSURE TO HOLD THE VEHICLE, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL LIGHT PRESSURE…

Land Cruiser model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 6310
2011 5400
2012 2000
2013 2600
2014 4200
2015 4210
2016 3400

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Questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser, the most recent reported on December 13, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module, Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 6 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, 2020.