2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Safety Report

The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser exhibits a generally strong safety profile, primarily due to its robust build and a very low number of reported NHTSA complaints. With only 4 total complaints, 0 crashes, and 0 fires, the vehicle demonstrates a low incidence of severe safety-related failures. However, 2 injuries have been reported across these complaints, indicating that while rare, issues can have consequences. The absence of NHTSA crash test ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover are all N/A) means its performance in controlled crash scenarios is not officially evaluated by NHTSA, which is a notable gap in its safety assessment. Common complaint patterns, though few, point towards specific areas. One complaint mentions a 'LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION' issue related to a non-functional navigation screen affecting safety features, suggesting potential electrical or software glitches impacting driver assistance systems. Another significant complaint details 'WHEELS' issues, specifically loose lug nuts after service, which is a critical safety concern. Furthermore, a complaint regarding 'SEATS' highlights injuries from headrest-mounted TV screens, indicating a design flaw that could pose a risk to occupants. The recall history for the 2016 Land Cruiser includes 3 recalls, two of which are directly related to 'AIR BAGS'. One recall addresses a seat belt tension sensor wire harness issue that could deactivate airbags, increasing injury risk in a crash. Another recall concerns an incorrect driver or front passenger airbag that may not deploy as intended. The third recall, under 'TIRES', involves an incorrect label that could lead to vehicle overloading, increasing crash risk. These recalls, particularly the airbag-related ones, are significant and highlight potential manufacturing or design defects that Toyota has proactively addressed to mitigate serious safety risks. Despite the low complaint volume, these recalls indicate that critical safety components have required corrective action.

Our recommendation: Given its very low complaint volume and robust build, the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser appears reliable, but ensure all 3 recalls, particularly the airbag-related ones, have been completed and thoroughly inspect for any electrical or wheel-related issues.