2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid: grinding or squealing brakes

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 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.

Filed Nov 18, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · LA

The automatic emergency braking is activated when no objects are in front of the car potentially resulting in being rear ended. The feature is so oversensitive that it is safer to deactivate it. Car taken to a local dealership and the concern was replicated with a dealership technician. The dealership refused to evaluate the safety concern any further as the car is being inspected by a Toyota regional technician. Additionally, the brakes squeak when in reverse but the concern has not been addressed by multiple dealerships or Toyota headquarters.

Filed Nov 13, 2024 · Brakes · FL

Brakes squeak heavily while in reverse and create concern about the safety and reliability of the brakes

Filed Oct 18, 2024 · Brakes · MT

When backing up, the brakes squeal, sometimes a little bit, sometimes extremely loudly. Initially only happened off of a cold start at the beginning of the day, but now happens about half the time when backing up. This started occurring within a couple of weeks of purchasing the brand new vehicle. It has been to the dealership twice and they have made no repairs because they reportedly cannot replicate the issue.

Filed Oct 8, 2024 · Brakes · TX

Brake squeal when reversing.

Filed Sep 25, 2024 · Brakes · MT

Light application of brakes causes a squeal when backing down driveway 1st drive of the day. Does not occur when vehicle has warmed up. 1600 miles on vehicle. Reported to dealer who could not replicate at first oil change at 1000 miles.