Toyota Recalls Over 900 Land Cruisers In India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced a recall for 969 units of its Land Cruiser SUVs in India. It covers vehicles manufactured between 4th September 2024 to 30th September 2025. The recall by the brand addresses a possible issue with the Transmission Control Computer software, which controls the Transmission Performance.

A recall addressing similar problems with the 10-speed automatic speed transmission used on the Lexus LX has been issued by the brand. It is to be noted that this is the same unit that is employed on the Land Cruiser.

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According to the official statement released by the brand, linear solenoids are used for managing the gear shifts in the transmission. In case the solenoid malfunction under certain driving conditions, the communication between the transmission control unit and the engine ECU may fail due to a software problem. If this issue is not resolved, it could lead to the transmission over-revving in certain gears.

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If not addressed the problem can lead to damage to the transmission and a loss of power even while driving at high speed. If any damage is sustained by the transmission housing there is a possibility of leak of transmission fluid eventually leading to transmission failure. However, no such cases have been reported in India.

In the official statement, Toyota said that the brand is working on addressing the concerns and working on resolution of the possible problems. The automaker said, "For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealer representatives will contact individual customers for necessary recall campaign. Customers with any questions or concerns can contact the nearest dealer or call the Customer Assistance Centre."

The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 on sale in India comes at a starting price of Rs 2.15 crore (ex-showroom). The said 10-speed automatic transmission is paired with a 3.3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine which is tuned to produce 304 hp of power and 700 Nm of peak torque. The same unit is shared with the Lexus LX.