Toyota Fj Cruiser Recalls

The Toyota FJ Cruiser has 15 recalls spanning the 2007–2014 production run, with the most serious being a 2014 steering intermediate shaft that can separate at a weld and leave the driver with no steering control.

The 2014 model year also has two other notable issues: on Trail Teams Ultimate Edition vehicles, bolts securing the front suspension can loosen and fall out while driving, and on certain 2014 examples, the fuel pump can fail and stall the engine while underway.

The 2007–2013 model years share a seatbelt anchor concern tied to the rear access door panels. Because the seatbelt retractors mount inside those panels, repeated forceful closing can crack the panel over time and allow the retractor to detach, reducing restraint protection in a crash. The 2010 and 2011 model years have separate recalls covering optional Toyota Racing Development brake kits installed by dealers: on 2010 models, brake tubes in the kit can leak fluid and reduce front braking performance, and on 2011 models, incorrectly placed wheel weights can contact and damage the brake tubes. The 2008–2011 model years have a tire pressure monitoring system that can fail to warn of underinflation, removing an early alert against tire failure.

Going back to the earliest production, 2007 models have a tire bead defect on certain Bridgestone and Dunlop tires where a damaged inner bead can cause a sidewall bulge and air loss, potentially leading to loss of control. The 2007–2010 model years equipped with an aftermarket seat heater installed through Southeast Toyota Distributors have a heating element that can short circuit and start a fire.

Two label-related recalls round out the history. Certain 2008–2014 vehicles with accessory wheels installed before sale may have incorrect spare tire size or inflation pressure on the tire placard, and 2010 models sold in Canada may have missing or incorrect tire information for the accessory wheel and tire combination. There is also a recall on 2007–2013 vehicles fitted with Toyota auxiliary driving lamps on the front bumper, where light output can exceed legal limits and create glare for oncoming drivers.