Toyota is recalling 105,794 Land Cruiser Hybrid SUVs in the United States built between November 2023 and October 2026. The action addresses a potential fuel tube connection near the tank that could separate and leak gasoline, increasing fire risks. Dealers will install a supplemental clamp or replace the tube for free.
The massive safety campaign touches virtually every J250-generation Land Cruiser sold in the American market since the historic nameplate returned in the spring of 2024. According to filings submitted to federal regulators, the defect centers on a retaining clip joining a resin fuel tube from the gas tank to the metal fuel line feeding the engine.
Recall Covers 2024 Through 2027 Model Years
The recall covers model years 2024 through 2027. Production dates for the affected vehicles span from November 29, 2023, to October 1, 2026. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration logged the campaign under campaign number 26V673, while internal corporate tracking lists the action under codes 26TB23 and 26TA23.
The recall population is broken down by model year as follows: 25,041 vehicles for 2024, 41,955 for 2025, 21,274 for 2026, and 17,524 for 2027. Such a disconnect allows gasoline to escape until the engine in the hybrid system shuts off,
creating pool risks if raw fuel reaches an ignition source. Toyota noted that a disconnected line could leak several gallons of gasoline before the system shuts down.
Toyota Finds No Evidence of Manufacturing Flaws
Toyota Motor North America spent roughly two years investigating field reports before pulling the trigger on the recall. Technicians first encountered the issue in mid-July 2024, noting instances where retainer clips holding the fuel tubes together appeared lifted or missing entirely.
Despite exhaustive factory reviews, investigators found no evidence of manufacturing flaws. Testing procedures involving vibration, pressure, and driving through standing water failed to force a properly secured joint apart. One theory suggested in the report is that some recovered connectors showed markings that could have been caused by someone disconnecting the tubes after they left the factory. Other markings on certain clips were consistent with prior supplier testing.
In a separate test of 400 field vehicles that had no reported leaks or disconnects, Toyota identified one vehicle with a lifted retainer clip, though that specific vehicle was not leaking fuel. Toyota also evaluated the temperatures of nearby components and found them to be below the ignition temperature of fuel.
The cause and the circumstances under which this issue could occur at this connection on the subject vehicles have not been confirmed.
Toyota, recall filing submitted to NHTSA
Toyota estimates that roughly 1 percent of the recalled population actually carries the defect. Prior to the recall filing, the automaker logged 23 field reports and 64 warranty claims connected to the issue in the United States. Because the cause remains unconfirmed, Toyota is unsure what percentage of vehicles actually contain this defect.
Dealers Inspect Resin Fuel Tube Connections for Free
Vehicle owners do not need to wait for paperwork to arrive before checking their status. Customers may also call 1-800-331-4331 with questions.
Under federal regulations, all recall remedies are completed free of charge regardless of warranty status. Dealership networks were notified of the procedure on October 14. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures if they notice higher than normal fuel use, see drips near the rear of the vehicle, or smell fuel before the inspection is performed.
- Dealers will inspect the resin fuel tube connection near the gas tank.
- Technicians will install a supplemental clamp designed to prevent the joint from separating.
- The resin fuel tube will be replaced entirely if inspection dictates it.
- Formal notification letters will land in mailboxes between November 29 and December 13.
Broader Company Context
This action follows several other recent safety campaigns from Toyota. In May, the company recalled approximately 82,000 vehicles—including 2024 and 2025 Land Cruisers, as well as Lexus UX and GX and Mirai models—due to a software issue where part of the combination meter display could go blank at startup. On October 7, Toyota also announced a power-loss recall for the 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. Other recent actions include a Tundra engine recall related to manufacturing debris.
The Land Cruiser Hybrid remains a significant product for the company; Toyota’s 2025 year-end sales report identified the model as having a best-ever year.
