2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Safety Report

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser presents a generally robust safety profile, albeit with some critical concerns highlighted by recall data. With only 2 total NHTSA complaints, including 1 crash and 0 injuries or deaths, the vehicle appears to have a low incidence of reported issues. However, the lack of NHTSA crash test ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover are all N/A) means its performance in controlled crash scenarios is not publicly assessed by this agency, which is a significant data gap for a safety analysis. The most common complaint patterns, despite the low volume, point directly to the 'AIR BAGS' and 'SEAT BELTS' systems, with both components each having 1 complaint. This aligns critically with two major recalls: one addressing a seat belt tension sensor wire harness that could deactivate airbags (NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V887000) and another concerning incorrect driver or front passenger airbag inflator modules that might not deploy as intended (NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V340000). One complaint specifically references the 18V887000 recall, indicating a delay in repair, and another describes a collision where airbags failed to deploy, directly correlating with the recall issues. Beyond airbag concerns, the vehicle was also subject to a recall for a faulty fuel pump (NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V884000) which could lead to engine stalling and increased crash risk, and another for potentially detaching accessories (NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V452000) that could cause crashes or injuries. While the low complaint count suggests these issues might not be widespread in owner reports, the existence of multiple safety-critical recalls, particularly those related to airbag deployment, indicates potential serious risks that owners should be aware of and ensure have been addressed.

Our recommendation: Given the low complaint volume but critical safety recalls, ensure all 4 recalls, especially those related to airbags and the fuel pump, have been completed by a Toyota dealership before purchasing a 2015 Land Cruiser.