2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (12 reports).

4Recalls
41Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 14V475Aug 4, 201420,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 13V163Apr 25, 2013208,000 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 13V123Apr 9, 20137,525 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 13V098Mar 15, 2013209,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems

Problem areas named in the 41 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure12
Steering9
Unknown Or Other9
Suspension5
Seat Belts5
Wheels3
Seats2
Service Brakes1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2026-10-07, Structure
The vehicle within less than 15 years had structural creams rust that had compromised the safety of my vehicle and it is rotting out with holes, the fuel tank is rusted and lose, and may fall, repairs are expensive and it is my only car. They’re all also rust holes right through the body and floor in multiple locations.
2026-08-07, Structure
My frame is corroding at a rapid rate and needs to be addressed by Toyota! I truly believe that this was cheap way of selling cars without the proper undercoating affecting these trucks later on most Toyota trucks had the frames replaced buy the dealers with the same problems that these fj cruisers have, this needs to be addressed asap.
2025-11-05, Unknown Or Other
Rust damage to frame
2024-05-09, Unknown Or Other
Frame rust through.
2024-02-23, Unknown Or Other
No dealer is willing to fix recalls.

2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser questions

Does the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser: Equipment:Other:Labels; Exterior Lighting; Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (12), Steering (9), Unknown Or Other (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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