Blog · Recall alert · 2026-10-22
[CRITICAL] RECALL ALERT: 2024–2027 Toyota Land Cruiser: fuel tube can disconnect and leak fuel, raising fire risk
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Severity: CRITICAL Severity: CRITICAL (red). Why: per NHTSA campaign 26V673000, “a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.” Fire risk is CRITICAL under Assembly Alert’s severity scale. NHTSA’s record does not set a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
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At a glance
Severity: CRITICAL
| Severity | Severity: CRITICAL CRITICAL |
| NHTSA campaign | 26V673000 |
| Toyota recall numbers | 26TA23 (remedy) / 26TB23 (interim notice) |
| Vehicles | Certain 2024–2027 Toyota Land Cruiser (hybrid) SUVs |
| Units affected | 105,794 |
| Production dates | November 29, 2023 – October 1, 2026 |
| Risk | The connection between the resin fuel tube on the fuel tank and the main metal fuel tube could disconnect if its retaining clip is lifted. Fuel may then keep leaking until the hybrid system’s engine shuts off. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the connection and install a supplemental clamp or, as necessary, replace the resin fuel tube and install the clamp, free of charge. Toyota’s dealer notice lists the remedy as not yet available |
| Manufacturer report date | October 14, 2026 |
| NHTSA acknowledgment | October 20, 2026 |
| Dealer notification | October 14, 2026 (stop-sale on about 800 new vehicles in dealer inventory) |
| Owner notification | NHTSA lists letters expected November 29, 2026; Toyota’s Part 573 report says owners will be notified by December 13, 2026 |
| Component | Resin fuel tube (Tube Sub-Assy, Fuel Tank Main, 77209-60820) and main metal fuel tube (Tube, Fuel Main, No.1, 77251-60D10); NHTSA component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside | No / No (`parkIt` false; `parkOutSide` false) |
What happened
On October 14, 2026, Toyota notified NHTSA of safety recall 26V673 (campaign 26V673000; Toyota recalls 26TA23 / 26TB23), subject: “Fuel Tubes May Disconnect and Leak.”
According to Toyota’s Part 573 Safety Recall Report and Defect Information Report, the affected SUVs “have a resin fuel tube on the fuel tank that connects to a main metal fuel tube to deliver fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. The connection between the resin fuel tube and the main metal fuel tube could disconnect if the retaining clip on the connector is lifted. If the fuel tubes disconnect at this connection, fuel may continue to leak until the engine in the hybrid system shuts off.”
Toyota says it began receiving U.S. field reports of fuel leaks on these vehicles in mid-July 2024, where dealer technicians found the retainer clip lifted or missing. Toyota’s testing found that a properly installed connector did not separate under pull, vibration, pressure or water-fording tests, and it has not identified a defect in the design of the connection or the manufacturing process; the cause and circumstances have not been confirmed. In a static test, an intentionally disconnected connection leaked “multiple gallons of fuel” before the engine shut off. Based on that leak volume and the number of field cases, Toyota decided on October 8, 2026, to conduct a voluntary recall. As of October 6, 2026, Toyota counted 23 field technical reports and 64 warranty claims from U.S. sources that relate or may relate to this condition.
Which vehicles are included
| Model year | Units (per Toyota) |
|---|---|
| 2024 Land Cruiser | 25,041 |
| 2025 Land Cruiser | 41,955 |
| 2026 Land Cruiser | 21,274 |
| 2027 Land Cruiser | 17,524 |
| Total (NHTSA) | 105,794 |
Toyota says not all vehicles built in the production range were sold in the U.S. A VIN check is the way to confirm.
What owners should do now
- Check your VIN at assemblyalert.com/recalls or nhtsa.gov/recalls for campaign 26V673000.
- Know the warning signs. In Toyota’s testing, warnings displayed when the fuel pump stopped and when the engine shut off, after which the vehicle continued in EV mode with reduced power until the hybrid battery depleted. If you smell fuel, see a leak, or get these warnings, contact a Toyota dealer promptly.
- Watch for your letter. Toyota’s dealer notice lists the remedy as not yet available; owners will be told when to bring the vehicle in for the free inspection and clamp (or fuel tube replacement).
- Paid for this repair already? Toyota says the owner letter will explain reimbursement under its General Reimbursement Plan.
- Call Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331 (recall 26TA23 / 26TB23). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171).
FAQ
Is my Land Cruiser included?
Certain 2024–2027 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrids built from November 29, 2023, through October 1, 2026, are covered: 105,794 vehicles in the population Toyota reported to NHTSA. Toyota notes not every vehicle built in that range was sold in the U.S., so use a free VIN check to confirm.
What is the risk?
The fuel tube connection near the fuel tank may disconnect and leak fuel, and fuel may keep leaking until the hybrid system’s engine shuts off. Per NHTSA, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Is it safe to drive?
NHTSA’s record does not set a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. In Toyota’s testing, a stopped fuel pump triggered dashboard warnings and the vehicle continued in EV mode with reduced power until the hybrid battery ran down. If you smell fuel or see a leak, contact a Toyota dealer promptly.
What does the fix cost, and when do letters arrive?
The inspection, supplemental clamp and any fuel tube replacement are free. NHTSA lists owner letters expected November 29, 2026; Toyota says owners will be notified by December 13, 2026. Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331 (recall 26TA23/26TB23).
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Disclaimer
Recall facts here come from NHTSA data: NHTSA’s recalls API and safety-issues API for campaign 26V673000, NHTSA’s acknowledgment letter to Toyota dated October 20, 2026, Toyota’s Part 573 Safety Recall Report and Defect Information Report dated October 14, 2026, and Toyota’s dealer notice for Safety Recall 26TA23 (Interim Notice 26TB23) dated October 14, 2026. Assembly Alert (assemblyalert.com) is operated by Record of Sale, LLC and is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. This page is public safety information only and is not legal advice. Verify your vehicle’s status with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
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