Toyota is recalling 105,794 Land Cruiser hybrid SUVs in the United States because a faulty fuel-line connection could allow gasoline to leak and create a fire hazard.
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Toyota has announced a recall of 105,794 Land Cruiser hybrid SUVs in the United States after identifying a potential fuel leak that could increase the risk of a vehicle fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall, announced Wednesday, Oct. 21, covers model years 2024 through 2027, with affected vehicles manufactured between Nov. 29, 2023, and Oct. 1, 2026. Toyota estimates that approximately 1% of the recalled vehicles may contain the defect.
The problem involves a connection between two fuel lines near the vehicle’s gasoline tank. A resin tube extending from the tank connects to a metal tube that delivers gasoline toward the engine. If the retaining clip securing that connection becomes lifted or displaced, the tubes could separate, allowing fuel to escape.
According to federal safety regulators, gasoline could continue leaking until the combustion engine in the Land Cruiser’s hybrid powertrain shuts off. Fuel coming into contact with an ignition source could result in a fire.
Toyota will notify affected owners and instruct them to schedule inspections at authorized dealerships. Technicians will examine the fuel-line connection and install an additional clamp designed to prevent the tubes from separating. If necessary, dealers will also replace the resin fuel tube.
All inspections and repairs will be provided at no cost to owners. Toyota expects to begin mailing notification letters Nov. 29.
The Land Cruiser recall follows two other Toyota safety campaigns this year involving hybrid and electric vehicles.
On Oct. 7, Toyota recalled 30,978 model-year 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs because a software defect could unexpectedly reduce or eliminate driving power.
The problem involves the electronic control unit responsible for managing the vehicle’s electric motors. Under certain operating conditions, a programming error could cause the plug-in hybrid system to reduce power or shut down while the vehicle is traveling at higher speeds.
NHTSA warned that an unexpected loss of propulsion could increase the likelihood of a crash, particularly when a driver is traveling in traffic or at highway speeds.
The affected RAV4 vehicles were manufactured between July 22, 2025, and Aug. 19, 2026. Dealers will correct the problem by installing updated control-unit software at no charge. Toyota expects to begin mailing owner notification letters Nov. 22.
An earlier recall announced in June involved 20,991 battery-electric vehicles sold under Toyota, Lexus and Subaru brands.
That campaign covered 11,495 Toyota bZ vehicles, 4,757 Subaru Solterra vehicles and 4,739 Lexus RZ vehicles.
The defect involved software in an electronic control unit that monitors the high-voltage battery. According to Toyota, the system could incorrectly detect a battery malfunction and shut down the electric drive system, causing the vehicle to lose propulsion while operating.
Toyota estimated that all vehicles included in the June recall contained the defective software. Other Toyota, Lexus and Subaru electric vehicles were excluded because they used different control systems or software versions.
Affected owners were directed to authorized dealerships for a free software update intended to prevent the erroneous shutdown.
The three recalls address separate defects affecting different vehicle systems. The Land Cruiser campaign concerns a physical fuel-line connection and potential fire risk, while the RAV4 and electric-vehicle recalls involve software errors that could interrupt propulsion.
Together, the campaigns cover more than 157,000 vehicles, although the total number actually affected by defects may be lower, particularly in the Land Cruiser recall.
Owners can check whether their vehicles are included in an outstanding safety recall by entering their vehicle identification number at the NHTSA’s official recall lookup website, <Link url=”https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls“>NHTSA.gov/recalls</Link>.
Toyota has not announced changes to the scheduled notification dates. Owners of affected Land Cruisers can arrange the required inspection and repair through an authorized Toyota dealer once the recall remedy is available.
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