2017 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems

Owners of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and seat belts. The maker issued 107 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 4
Technical service bulletins (TSB): 107

What fails most often

1 Air bags 75% of all complaints
2 Seat belts 50% of all complaints
3 Seats 25% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Air bags: 3 complaints (75% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
Seat belts: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Seats: 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).

seat belts2 · 50%
infotainment or screen glitches1 · 25%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Air bags	3	8
Seat belts	2	0
Seats	1	2
Equipment	0	43
Structure	0	29
Electrical system	0	23
Service brakes	0	6
Engine and cooling	0	5
Backover prevention	0	3
Visibility	0	3
Engine	0	2
Lane departure	0	2
Powertrain	0	1
Steering	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.

The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v887000 (air bags, seat belts). The contact called autonation toyota libertyville at [phone] (located at [address], libertyville, [ZIP]) and was informed that the parts were not available.
Air bags · 2019-04-16 · NHTSA complaint #11196658
The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v887000 (air bags, seat belts) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact spoke with hampton toyota ([address], lafayette, la, [phone]) and was informed that there was no remedy. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle was exhibiting air bag failure.
Air bags · 2019-04-11 · NHTSA complaint #11195555
Passenger airbag sensor defective has turned airbag off and there has been an open recall since december 2018. It has been unsafe for passengers to ride in the front seat.
Air bags · 2019-02-16 · NHTSA complaint #11180483
An lcd screen that is tilted upwards will impact the neck of an infant in a rear-facing seat and crush the infant's thorax. The recline feature contains no sensor to detect an obstruction. The force of the recline motor exceeds normal human strength.
Seats · 2017-07-23 · NHTSA complaint #11010150

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20171
20193

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

Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11028712 · Other 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…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11020657 · Electrical system 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…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11012744 (+4 with the same text) · Structure 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…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11012743 (+4 with the same text) · Structure 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…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11012742 (+4 with the same text) · Structure 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…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11012735 · Structure 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…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11012727 (+1 with the same text) · Structure 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…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11007455 (+3 with the same text) · Structure 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…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11005153 · Structure 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.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11005119 (+1 with the same text) · Engine 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.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11003619 (+1 with the same text) · Electrical system 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.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10253223 · Engine and cooling 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 107 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, seat belts, seats. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (50%), infotainment or screen glitches (25%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 107 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 2017 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 2017 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.