2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser.

20172021
Complaints
5
per 10K Sold
15.5
US Sales
3,235
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,615,482 vehicles.

20V682000Fuel Pump
~1,525,742 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

18V887000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification · Seat Belts:front
~89,740 affected

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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2018 Toyota Land Cruiser — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,615,482 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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