Model year
2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 41 complaints for the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (11), STEERING (9), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 593 complaints
- 2008 124 complaints
- 2009 7 complaints
- 2010 66 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
- 2012 41 complaints
- 2013 23 complaints
- 2014 30 complaints
Recalls
14V475000 · Aug 4, 2014
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare…
13V163000 · Apr 25, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt…
13V123000 · Apr 9, 2013
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota…
13V098000 · Mar 15, 2013
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks…
Complaints
41 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.256 | — |
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ Cruiser 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| FJ Cruiser 4WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| FJ Cruiser 4WD · 4L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.