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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Land Cruiser.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser is an SUV utilizing an S8 automatic transmission and delivering an EPA-rated fuel economy of 13/18/15 mpg. Within a reliability history spanning 1990 to 2025, this model year recorded three recalls and four total owner complaints focused on lane departure, back over prevention, and other unknown areas. This complaint volume positions the 2016 model between the 2021 series low of one complaint and the 2025 high of 29.

Model year202520242021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLEFTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP285/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780138030
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880066021
Front wiper blades8522253071 alt 8522242110
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713976010 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight4486 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Land Cruiser of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2016 V8
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016V8 5.7L V86.70 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2016V8 5.7L V86.80 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2018V8 5.7L V86.70 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2020Heritage Edition V8 5.7L V87.00 sec15.40 sec381 hp4x4
2008V8 5.7L V86.50 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.9
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity17.1 qt
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity17.0-17.6
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts51.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.11 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)41-42 @ idle or fule pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)47.9-62.4 @idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145 - 189 max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 65 /; Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 73; Rear: 70 /; Front: 133 Replace; Rear: 114 Replace
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 9.480

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Oil Change Lamp Reset Procedure — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Reset the message indicating maintenance is required · After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance · schedule, please reset the message. · To reset the data, follow the procedures described below:

1Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
2Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF.
3While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be cancelled). Continue to press and hold the button until the multi-information display indicates that the reset is complete.4 In

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (clean)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (clean) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser shows a notable pivot in the model's federal record: complaints held at just 4 (up slightly from 2 in 2015), recalls dropped from 4 to 3, and TSBs decreased from 246 to 229. This positions 2016 at the tail end of a spike in service activity that began in 2015—the data suggests this coincides with the launch of the current generation, as TSBs had surged from 105 in 2001 to 246 by 2015, then began their decline. By contrast, the 1990s and early 2000s recorded far higher complaint volumes (ranging from 9 to 24 annually) with minimal recall activity, indicating a different era of issues. The 2016 model year sits squarely in the transition zone—still absorbing the tail end of the prior generation's technical bulletins but showing the early benefits of the new platform's reliability. With zero crash complaints, zero fire complaints, and only four total complaints across diverse systems (wheels, seats, electrical, and lane departure), the 2016 Land Cruiser appears to be a sound used purchase, benefiting from the refreshed architecture while retaining the proven powertrain.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
229
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention1
Wheels1
Seats1
Electrical System,Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V887000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 13/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

17V548000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 31/08/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 229 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Land Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Land Cruiser get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.