Defect Summary: 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.
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The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS, accounting for 1 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 1 certified vehicle configuration spanning 5.7l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS (1 / 25%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 0 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 15–15 MPG across 1 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD | 5.7L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 13 MPG | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $4,100 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | — |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Summary of 4 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser problems & component breakdown (4 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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."
Defect Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
How many safety recalls does the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
NHTSA records list 4 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS, appearing in 1 filings (25% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser range from 15 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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