Is the 2012 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser safe to drive?

The 2012 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 12E046000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT

What Happened

Your FJ Cruiser has a special brake kit installed, called a TRD brake kit, that helps improve its stopping power. This kit has a specific design that can get damaged if the balance weights on your wheels are not installed correctly.

Risk if Unfixed

If the brake tube gets damaged, it could leak brake fluid, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could lead to longer stopping distances and potentially a loss of front braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Toyota dealer will replace the brake caliper outer brake tube with a new design, and make any necessary wheel balance adjustments at no cost to you. They'll do this even if you have different wheels than the ones that need the fix, to ensure you're safe on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12E046000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 12E046000

What This Recall Means

EQUIPMENT

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?