Toyota is recalling about 105,800 Land Cruiser hybrid vehicles in the United States over a fire risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers certain 2024 through 2027 model-year Land Cruiser hybrids, where a fuel-tube connection near the fuel tank can disconnect and leak fuel.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source raises the risk of a fire, which is why regulators treat this kind of defect with urgency. Toyota says dealers will inspect the connection and repair it free of charge once the remedy is available.
Which Vehicles Are Affected
The recall applies to 2024–2027 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrids sold in the U.S. Owners can check whether their vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup site or Toyota’s owner portal. NHTSA says owners should expect notification letters once owner mailings begin, but checking the VIN now is the fastest way to know.
If your SUV is on the list, the advice is simple: schedule the free repair at a Toyota dealer as soon as appointments open. Until the fix is done, keep an eye out for a fuel smell around the vehicle — and if you notice one, park it outdoors away from structures and call your dealer.
What Owners Should Do Next
Recall repairs are always free by law, and this one is no exception. Toyota dealers will handle the inspection and fix at no cost to owners, according to the recall notice. The automaker has dealt with fuel-system recalls before, and the process is usually quick once parts and procedures reach service bays.
This is a good reminder for every car owner: recalls only protect you if you act on them. Millions of recalled vehicles never get repaired because owners never check. A two-minute VIN lookup can be the difference between a routine dealer visit and a serious safety incident — so if you drive a recent Land Cruiser hybrid, look yours up today.
Fire-risk recalls get special attention from regulators, and for good reason — NHTSA data consistently shows that fuel-system defects are among the most dangerous. Owners should also know that recall remedies take priority at dealerships, so booking early usually means a shorter wait. If you bought your Land Cruiser used, don’t assume a previous owner handled it: NHTSA’s VIN lookup covers every registered vehicle regardless of ownership history, and dealers must perform recall repairs free even if you didn’t buy the car from them. It’s also worth checking for any other open recalls on your VIN while you’re there — many vehicles carry more than one, and clearing them all in a single visit saves a second trip.
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