More than 105,000 of the newest Land Cruiser hybrid SUVs are being called back because a fuel tube near the gas tank can come loose and leak gasoline, a fire risk with a free fix at the dealer.
Story Highlights
- The recall covers 105,794 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrids from the 2024 through 2027 model years in the U.S.
- A fuel tube connection near the tank can come apart and leak gasoline, which can catch fire if it reaches a spark or hot surface.
- Dealers will add a clamp to the joint, or replace the fuel tube and add the clamp, at no cost.
- The warning sign is the smell of gasoline. If you smell fuel, park the SUV outdoors, away from your house and garage, and call the dealer instead of driving it there. Recall letters go out by mid-December.
Why 105,794 Land Cruisers Are Being Recalled
On Wednesday, October 21, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees car safety, said Toyota is recalling 105,794 Land Cruiser hybrids. The reason is a fuel tube connection near the fuel tank. Toyota says the joint “could become disconnected, allowing fuel to leak until the engine in the hybrid system shuts off.”
Leaked gasoline is the danger. “A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire,” Toyota says. An ignition source is anything that can light fuel, such as a spark or a hot engine or exhaust part. Toyota first announced the recall on Wednesday, October 14, and put the count at about 106,000 vehicles. The federal filing gives the exact number, 105,794.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
The recall covers certain 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 Land Cruiser hybrids sold in the U.S. That takes in every model year since the Land Cruiser returned to American showrooms in spring 2024. Toyota’s notice does not list any fires, crashes or injuries tied to the problem. It also does not say what made the joints come loose.
Free Dealer Fix: Clamp Install or Tube Replacement
Toyota dealers will inspect the fuel tube connection and install a supplemental clamp, an extra clip that holds the joint tight. If the inspection shows it is needed, the dealer will also replace the resin fuel tube, a tube made of hard plastic, and then add the clamp. The repair is free for owners.
Federal rules give carmakers 60 days to mail recall letters, and Toyota says owners will be notified by mid-December 2026. Auto safety writers suggest that owners who pay for a repair to this joint before the letter arrives keep the receipt, since recall rules may allow repayment.
What Owners Should Do
Owners do not have to wait for the letter. Look up the vehicle identification number (VIN), the 17-character code printed on the registration and insurance card, at Toyota’s recall site or at NHTSA.gov. Owners can also call Toyota’s Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-331-4331 or ask any Toyota dealer to set up the repair once parts are ready.
The warning sign to take seriously is the smell of gasoline. If you smell fuel, auto safety writers advise parking the vehicle outdoors, away from your house, garage and other buildings, and calling the dealer rather than driving it there.
What Owners Can Count On
The fault sits in one joint, and the repair is a set dealer job that costs the owner nothing. Recalls like this one are how a problem gets fixed before anyone gets hurt, but only if owners bring the vehicle in. A quick VIN check and one service visit close the matter and keep a family’s SUV safe on the road.
Sources:
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