Toyota is recalling 105,794 Land Cruiser SUVs in the U.S. because a fuel line connection near the gas tank can separate and leak fuel, raising the risk of a fire. The campaign is NHTSA recall 26V-673, and it covers 2024 through 2027 Land Cruisers built from Nov. 29, 2023, to Oct. 1, 2026. The current Land Cruiser is powered by a 2.4-liter i-FORCE MAX hybrid four-cylinder rated at 326 net combined horsepower, according to Toyota.
Toyota filed the safety report on Oct. 14, and NHTSA posted the full Part 573 report and Toyota's defect chronology on Oct. 21. Toyota's own recall codes are 26TB23 and 26TA23. Toyota Canada announced a matching recall of about 6,721 Land Cruisers the same day.
What can go wrong under the truck
A resin fuel tube on the tank connects to a main metal fuel line that feeds the engine. That joint is held by a retaining clip, and if the clip is lifted, the two tubes can pull apart. Once they do, the fuel pump keeps pushing fuel out until the gas engine in the hybrid system shuts off. In a static test on a deliberately disconnected vehicle, Toyota says the system leaked multiple gallons of fuel.
The unusual part is that Toyota still doesn't know why the clips come loose. The automaker began getting field reports of fuel leaks in mid-July 2024, with dealers finding the clip lifted or missing. Factory video showed clips seated correctly at assembly, and in pull, vibration, pressure and water-crossing tests, a properly latched joint never separated. Toyota even blasted connectors with compressed air and a pressure washer and couldn't knock a clip loose. Of roughly 600 customer vehicles it inspected, it found one lifted clip, and that line was still connected.
Toyota told NHTSA it has not identified a defect in the design or the manufacturing process. It decided to recall the trucks on Oct. 8 anyway, citing the amount of fuel that can leak and the number of field cases. As of Oct. 6, it counted 23 field technical reports and 64 warranty claims from the U.S. that relate or may relate to the problem. The filing does not report any fires, crashes or injuries. Toyota's tests found leaked fuel did not reach hot components, but NHTSA's summary is plain: a fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Land Cruisers in recall 26V-673
| Model year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,041 |
| 2025 | 41,955 |
| 2026 | 21,274 |
| 2027 | 17,524 |
| Total | 105,794 |
Source: Toyota defect information report filed with NHTSA, Oct. 14, 2026. Production dates: Nov. 29, 2023 - Oct. 1, 2026.
The fix, and when owners hear from Toyota
Dealers will inspect the connection and add a supplemental clamp to keep it from coming apart. If needed, they will replace the resin fuel tube and then install the clamp. The work is free. Toyota notified dealers on Oct. 14, and owner letters are scheduled to go out between Nov. 29 and Dec. 13. Owners who already paid to fix this problem can seek reimbursement under Toyota's general reimbursement plan.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. The suppliers named in the filing are FTS Co. for the resin tube and Usui Co. for the metal line, both in Japan.
What Land Cruiser owners should do now
Check your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or toyota.com/recall. Toyota customer service is at 1-800-331-4331, and NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline is 1-888-327-4236.
Until the clamp is installed, pay attention to your nose and your fuel gauge. A strong gasoline smell or fuel dripping under the truck are reasons to stop driving and call a dealer. In Toyota's test-track runs with the fuel pump shut off, the dash displayed warnings, the gas engine stopped, and the SUV kept moving in EV mode with reduced power until the hybrid battery ran down. If that happens, pull over somewhere safe and away from anything that could ignite fuel.
