Recalls: Toyota 200-Series Landcruiser
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Toyota 200-Series Landcruiser
2007-08 Toyota 200-Series Landcruiser with bull bar: bumper welds could crack
In March 2009, a recall was issued for Toyota 200-Series Landcruisers manufactured prior to 8 October 2008 and fitted with a Toyota genuine steel or alloy bull bar. On certain models, especially if operated for long periods in harsh conditions, the bull bar bracket design applied excessive loads to the front frame portion of the bumper; this could cause the frame welds to crack (PRA 2009/10638).
2010 Toyota 200-Series Landcruiser: seatbelts may not latch
In July 2010, a recall was issued for Toyota 200-Series Landcruiser vehicles manufactured from 6 May 2010 to 25 May 2010 due to the front seatbelts having been damaged during manufacture and therefore not latching correctly. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range VDJ200JTMHV09J#05011921 to VDJ200JTMHV09J#05012235 (PRA 2010/11768).
2012-14 Toyota 200-Series Landcruiser Turbo Diesel: brake fluid leak
In March 2014, a recall was issued for Toyota 200-Series LandCruisers that had 4.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engines (VDJ7#) and were manufactured between May 2012 and March 2014. In these vehicles, the flexible brake hose bracket located on the front differential may fracture around the securing bolt, possibly resulting in the leakage of brake fluid. If this occurred, braking effectiveness would be reduced, thereby increasing the risk of a collision. Until the recall work was performed, drivers were advised to avoid driving on corrugated roads at speeds greater than 80 km/h (PRA 2014/14035). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JTE EV73J# 00008761 to JTE EV73J# 00010163;
- JTE RV71J# 00005989 to JTE RV71J# 00006736;
- JTE RV73J# 09001428 to JTE RV73J# 09001708;
- JTE BV71J# 04000001 to JTE BV71J# 04005420;
- JTE LV71J# 00028750 to JTE LV71J# 00033096; and,
- JTE LV73J# 09010556 to JTE LV73J# 09014211.
Toyota 200-Series LandCruiser: incorrect specification airbag
In September 2017, a recall was issued for Toyota 200-Series LandCruiser vehicles because an incorrect specification airbag may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process. In the event of a collision, the incorrect specification airbag increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled Toyota LandCruiser vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16303.
2013-19 Toyota 200-Series LandCruiser: low-pressure fuel pump may stop working
In April 2020 and November 2020, recall campaigns VGG17 and VGG05 were issued for Toyota 200-Series LandCruiser vehicles that were manufactured from September 2013 to April 2019. In these vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could stop operating – if this occurred, the engine may stall and the vehicle may not restart; alternatively, the engine may not run smoothly. Beyond this, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel. To fix, the low-pressure fuel pump was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18242.
Problems and faults: Toyota 200 Landcruiser
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Toyota 200-Series LandCruiser: CV joints and boots
The front axles have four ‘constant velocity’ or CV joints: two inboard and two outboard. The CV joints are encased by rubber boots that maintain the CV joints’ supply of grease on the inside and protect against dirt and water ingress. Over time, however, the boot may develop cracks or splits which allow foreign material to enter and damage the CV joint. Symptoms of cracked or split CV boots include:
- A greasy or oily substance on the surface below the vehicle or around the front wheels; or,
- Abnormal clicking noises while driving.
While the driveshaft and CV joint normally have to be removed to replace a boot, the Toyota split boot kit can be fitted without removing the driveshaft.
2007-08 Toyota 200-Series LandCruiser: driveshaft “thunk”
In June 2008, Toyota issued Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0117-08 for 2007-08 Toyota 200-Series LandCruiser vehicles. In these vehicles, a ‘thunk” noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle:
- During acceleration from rest; or,
- When braking to rest.
To fix, the driveshaft (propeller shaft) assembly was to be replaced (i.e. part # 37110-60A70 was to be replaced with the revised part # 37110-60B50).
Itis understood that production changes were made to the driveshaft (propeller shaft) from the following VINs to prevent this condition –
- Yoshiwara production: JTMHY05J#84002138; and,
- Tahara production: JTMHY05J#85002684.
Toyota 200-Series Landcruiser: other problems and faults
- The engine may not crank or may start and immediately stop when using the push button start feature; an improved switch was introduced for this problem.
- The accessory drive belt may make noise, requiring a new belt tensioner to fix the problem.
- An oil leak near the bottom of the engine is likely due to a bad O-ring on the dipstick tube.
- The auto-close function for the moonroof may cease working; this can be fixed by ‘initializing’ the moonroof as per instructions in the owners’ manual.
