AI Damage2016 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seats and electrical system. The maker issued 138 service bulletins for this year. We found 4 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 138
- YouTube repair videos
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Seats 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Backover prevention 25% of all complaints
- 4 Lane departure 25% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 25% of all complaints
- Seats: 2 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 32.
- Backover prevention: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Lane departure: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Wheels: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 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.
This vehicle has a blind spot but was marked as providing a monitor and many other safety features, none of which function as the navigation screen it dark. TOYATA believes this is nit a safety issue. TOYATA HAS NOT RELEASED ANY INFORMATION ON HOW TO REMEDY THE ISSUE WITH THIS SERIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUE.
I took my 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser for service at [dealer] on the 24th. While driving the vehicle i started to hear noise from the rear wheel and it continued to get worse. I had someone look into it and every tire on the vehicle had lug nuts loss to the point that you can move them with your hand.
All land cruisers come standard with tv screens attached to the front seat head rests. We have had numerous facial/head injuries in our family due to the mounting position. We've taken the vehicle to the local toyota dealership to get the monitors removed but were told they'd have to replace the entire seat.
Purchased vehicle in early 2016. May/june 2016 noticed hole in panel adjacent to windshield and dash on passenger side. Car parked in driveway. Nest located by toyota dealer in the air filter cabin. Approximately 700$ repair. March 2017. Car parked overnight.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Land Cruiser has 7 complaints (43 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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…
- 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…
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix…
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used…
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical…
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal…
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal…
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow…
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad…
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can…
- Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2024 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…
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal…
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination.
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for…
This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- Customers have expressed concerns about the performance of Qi Wireless Chargers
Wireless chargers on applicable vehicles are designed to work with Qi Certified devices only. MagSafe devices, that are not Qi Certified, may not charge as expected with Qi Wireless Chargers.
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life…
This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC)…
NHTSA lists 138 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
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- Land Cruiser 19854 sources
- Land Cruiser 19874 sources
- Land Cruiser 198810 sources
- Land Cruiser 19893 sources
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- Land Cruiser 199210 sources
- Land Cruiser 19938 sources
- Land Cruiser 199420 sources
- Land Cruiser 19958 sources
- Land Cruiser 199612 sources
- Land Cruiser 199717 sources
- Land Cruiser 199816 sources
- Land Cruiser 199923 sources
- Land Cruiser 200025 sources
- Land Cruiser 20019 sources
- Land Cruiser 200212 sources
- Land Cruiser 200310 sources
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- Land Cruiser 20103 sources
- Land Cruiser 20114 sources
- Land Cruiser 20136 sources
- Land Cruiser 2017111 sources
- Land Cruiser 201884 sources
- Land Cruiser 201980 sources
- Land Cruiser 202080 sources
- Land Cruiser 202175 sources
- Land Cruiser 202233 sources
- Land Cruiser 20239 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seats, electrical system, backover prevention. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (25%), infotainment or screen glitches (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
NHTSA lists 138 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 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
Other 2016 models
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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.