2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Toyota Land Cruiser
Pictured: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.4 ZX (Colombia) front view 04. Photo: Autosdeprimera, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
5.7L 8-cyl
Horsepower
381 hp
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
15 combined · 13 city / 18 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Strong performanceUp to 381 hp, versus about 270 hp for similar 2015 models.
  • Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 243 for similar models.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 18% below the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.2 MPG.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 17 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser is a standard SUV offered with a 5.7L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway), 18% worse than the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Land Cruiser — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Land Cruiser →

Trims, performance & features

Engine381 hp5.7L 8-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

VX-R

Built in: Toyota City, Aichi

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2015 Land Cruiser configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-18%$4,450593
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $10,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.2 MPG2015 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Similar 2015 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser (this car)15 MPGNot rated4
2015 Toyota 4Runner19 MPGNot rated9
2015 Chevrolet Suburban18 MPGNot rated11
2015 Ford Explorer23 MPGNot rated8
2015 Toyota Highlander28 MPGNot rated1
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee25 MPGNot rated9
2015 GMC Yukon18 MPGNot rated10

Recalls (4)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jan 13, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Dec 13, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V887000 · 89,740 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Risk
In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Aug 31, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V548000 · 21 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.
Equipment · Dec 30, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V828000 · 3,958 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

2Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
85,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags2
Seat Belts1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
18/05: 119/03: 118/0519/03max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 2 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Seat Belts — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  4. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 85,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  5. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Land Cruiser years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Land Cruiser23–Not rated11
2026 Land Cruiser23196.5 inNot rated17
2025 Land Cruiser23196.5 in★★★★★433
2024 Land Cruiser23193.7 inNot rated540
2021 Land Cruiser14–Not rated01
2020 Land Cruiser14–Not rated00
2019 Land Cruiser15–Not rated30
2018 Land Cruiser15–Not rated24
2017 Land Cruiser15–Not rated14
2016 Land Cruiser15–Not rated34
2014 Land Cruiser15–Not rated42
2013 Land Cruiser15–Not rated25

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →