2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid brakes problems

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WA

Hitch-mounted bike rack triggers false PKSB (Parking Support Brake) auto-braking when reversing. All four tires skid, bikes experience tremendous torque on the rack, and cargo inside the vehicle shifts heavily. No actual obstacle present. Tow/haul mode does not reliably prevent it. This is a safety defect. Uncommanded braking can cause rear-end collisions. Owner is located in the United States. Multiple Land Cruiser forum owners report the same issue with hitch-mounted bike racks and false auto-braking.

Filed Apr 26, 2026 · Brakes · AZ

My 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has exhibited persistent brake squealing since the day it was purchased. The noise occurs during normal braking conditions and has been present from the very first use of the vehicle. This is not a break-in issue, as it has never resolved on its own. Despite initially denying the issue, Toyota and the dealership have since acknowledged the problem and confirmed the existence of a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) addressing brake noise on this vehicle. However, despite multiple contacts with both the dealership and Toyota Motor North America directly, no corrective action has been taken, and the defect remains unresolved. This constitutes a known manufacturing defect acknowledged by Toyota themselves. The failure to remedy a documented TSB issue in a timely manner is unacceptable and may constitute a violation of warranty obligations.

Filed Oct 1, 2025 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

Distance between the road and the underside of the wheel arches in the rear differs by 1.25 inches. Rear sagging to the left. Left rear spring weaker than right rear. Accentuated body lean when taking a right hand turn. Same load over each wheel causes more compression on the left spring versus the right spring. Toyota states the right to left is equal...this is not case.

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Brakes · LA

Brakes are extremely loud especially when backing up

Filed Jul 30, 2025 · Brakes · MO

At startup in garage in subfreezing condition. I put vehicle in reverse and brakes did not engage at normal pedal pressure. I had to push the brakes with extreme force to slow down the backwards movement. I did not think I would be able to stop the car. I had driven the vehicle the night before in wintery conditions and parked in my detached unheated garage. I feel like there may have been ice build up on the brake pads/rotors. Has not happened again but I have not had the exact same conditions. Will note the engine was revving at a little higher rpm because it was very cold out and was at start-up (normal behavior) but created a bit more force in reverse. There would have been a collision if something were behind me, it took that long to stop.

Filed Jun 6, 2025 · Brakes · KS

Horrible squeaking when car is backing up in reverse

Filed Apr 14, 2025 · Brakes · AR

Brakes on a relatively brand new vehicle are squealing and creating a metal on metal sound. I am worried that the brakes on this vehicle are going to fail and cause a serious safety issue.

Filed Feb 24, 2025 · Brakes · LA

Brakes squeal in reverse. Loudly. Problem started after 3 months of ownership; purchased vehicle new. Toyota corporate and dealer notified. Dealer has had vehicle 3 times in the shop for the issue. Response was "No fix available." There is a TSB on this very issue for the Lexus GX550 (L-SB-0036-24). Wanted to put this issue on the federal safety agency radar. This is a known issue on the [XXX]. Thank you for reading. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 10, 2024 · Brakes · KY

The vehicle has 3800 miles. The brakes squeal when backing. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they confirmed the problem and then “lubed” the brakes. The brake squeal has returned since this maintenance fix.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · Brakes · CA

Loud squealing brakes when in reverse. Dealer confirmed the sound, performed an independent test drive to replicate the sound, but returned the vehicle with no solution. A few days into driving the vehicle and the sound is louder, but the dealership claims Toyota doesn't have a service bulletin despite widespread reports of the problem.