2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

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What changed

The Heritage Edition can have the third row. The last model year sold in the US until the 250 Series.^1,2

Black Perforated leather, semi-aniline from 2016, Base, 2013–2021 ^10,11,9
Sandstone Perforated leather, Base ^10,12
Terra Semi-aniline perforated leather, Base, 2016–2021 ^11,9
Black with bronze stitching Leather-trimmed, Heritage Edition, 2020–2021 ^7,9

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Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Coolant and oil leaks All years One source so far

What to check: With the skid plates off, look for coolant and oil leaks.

Three owners in one IH8MUD thread tell a buyer to check for leaks, and two of them name coolant and oil. One says the skid plates must come off to see them.

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Weeping water pump All years One source so far

What to check: Look for pink, crusty coolant on the front of the engine around the water pump, and ask when the pump was last replaced.

Two owners in one IH8MUD thread replaced pumps that had started to weep, one at about 110,000 miles and one at about 240,000. One of them found pink, crusty coolant on the engine.

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Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

No recalls are listed for this year.

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.