2020 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems

The maker issued 80 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB): 80

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

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Structure	0	0	27
Equipment	0	0	23
Electrical system	0	0	11
Service brakes	0	0	7
Air bags	0	0	4
Backover prevention	0	0	4
Engine and cooling	0	0	4
Visibility	0	0	3
Communication	0	0	2
Engine	0	0	2
Lane departure	0	0	2
Seats	0	0	2
Powertrain	0	0	1
Seat belts	0	0	1

Comparison

What to check before buying

Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.

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 · № 11019332 (+1 with the same text) · Electrical system 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…
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.

NHTSA lists 80 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 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 80 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 80 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 2020 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 2020 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.