AI Damage2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and powertrain. The maker issued 41 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 33
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 41
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 15% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 9% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 5 Forward collision avoidance 6% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 6% of all complaints
- 7 Electrical system 3% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 3% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 11 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Structure: 3 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Visibility: 3 complaints (9% of all).
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 complaints (6% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 33 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Front passenger tire, of a 2025 base model Toyota Land Cruiser, blew out on the interstate going 80 mph with only 9,123 miles on the vehicle. Fortunately the driver was able to navigate to the shoulder and bring the vehicle to a stop without causing further damage to the vehicle or surrounding traffic.
Fuel line connecting to the gas tank was found completely disconnected, causing a strong gasoline odor, significant spilled gasoline and multiple warning lights including hybrid malfunction.
This causes a "loading..." screen error on the SiriusXM screen. While music is playing just fine, the data feed never does load. This is occurring in various locations, even in open fields and parking lots with no obstructions of the sky.
Intermittent delayed upshifts with slipping sensation, most noticeable between 1st and 2nd gear under light throttle. Occurs approximately 3â4 times per week. Condition has been present since approximately 5,000 miles.
Truck has 11000 miles. Waiting in drive thru, felt a jolt, like someone rear ended me. 3 warnings came on âsystem malfunction, Hybrid system malfunction , and drive/start malfunction. Truck was stuck in 2nd gear. Drove to parking lot, turned truck off. Was able to drive to dealership.
Several of us on the Toyota forum are noting that the portion of the sunroof positioned toward the rear seat does not form a proper seal and is letting water into the vehicle. This in turn puts electronics at risk or being compromised and unsafe driving conditions.
Spontaneous shatter of rear passenger tempered glass. No prior damage to window.
1â25 mph], temperatures rise rapidly and result in overheating. This occurs both on-road and off-road. Once the transmission exceeds normal operating temperatures, reverse, 1st & 2nd gears exhibit abnormally harsh engagement, often with an audible thud and a physical impact felt by the driver and passengers.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,523 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 18% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Land Cruiser Hybrid has 21 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 33, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra Hybrid, 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid, 2024 –2025 Land Cruiser…
Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra Hybrid, 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid, 2024 –2025 Land Cruiser and Tacoma Hybrid, and 2025 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the transmission when in…
- Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles…
Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0006-26.
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition…
- Some 2024 – 2025 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may…
Some 2024 – 2025 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
- The new TPMS sensors in 2025 4Runner series and 2024-2025 Land Cruiser vehicles are equipped with a noise…
The new TPMS sensors in 2025 4Runner series and 2024-2025 Land Cruiser vehicles are equipped with a noise reduction mode that reduces battery consumption when exposed to specific frequency radio waves.
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the…
- Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU
Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Global Techstream+ (GTS+) ECU flash reprogramming…
- Some 2021 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific…
Some 2021 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific software or configuration software when the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is replaced. GTS+ software has been…
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition
The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. Any problems that…
- When certain vehicle ECUs are replaced, the ECU Security Key must be written in order for that ECU to…
When certain vehicle ECUs are replaced, the ECU Security Key must be written in order for that ECU to communicate on the vehicle network. The GTS+ Software Health Check Results screen has been enhanced to help identify…
NHTSA lists 41 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 33. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (21%), windows, sunroof (18%), tires: bulges, blowouts (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 41 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.