1990 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk.
What could happen: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO FIRE WHEN NEAR AN IGNITIONSOURCE.
The fix: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1990 LAND CRUISER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 91V110000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary:
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO FIRE WHEN NEAR AN IGNITIONSOURCE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE.DESCRIPITON OF DEFECT: CERTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURES AND LOADING EFFECTSCAN CREATE HIGH PRESSURE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE RESULTANT STRESS CANCAUSE EXCESSIVE LOAD TO THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR WELD ATTACHMENTS TO THE INTERIOROF THE TANK, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (2), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1), Engine (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
10/25/2001 · Wheels / tires
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION...AT HIGHWAY SPEED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: CRX318V913 TIRESIZE: 22575R15)
09/21/2000 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY SHE EXPERIENCED SOME DIFFICULTY IN STEERING CONTROL TO THE POINT WHERE SHE HAD TO REDUCE HER SPEED. LATER FOUND OUT THAT HER TIRE HAD A SEVERE SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *AK
09/29/1998 · Fuel system
THE GAS LINE IN THE REAR LEFT SIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CORRODED THROUGH THE PIPE AND LEAKED 2 1/2 GALLONS OF GASOLING INTO THE WHEEL WELL WHERE IT REMAIND, SLOSHING AROUND UNKNOWN TO US. WE COULD SMELL THE GAS BUT COULD NOT FIND WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM INSIDE THE CAR. DIFFERENT MECHANICS LOOKED FOR A LEAK BUT IT WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL THE INTERIOR PANEL W…
12/05/1996 · Engine
SOFT PLUG IN ENGINE HEAD DISLODGED, CAUSING ENGINE OIL LEAK. *AK
07/11/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain · crash
VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WAS ABLE TO BE MOVED WHILE PARKED WITH NO KEY, CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. *AK