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2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Land Cruiser.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser pairs an automatic (S8) transmission with an engine requiring 8.5 quarts of 0W-20 oil, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 13 mpg city, 17 mpg highway, and 14 mpg combined. Within the model’s history spanning 1990 to 2025, this year stands as the most reliable, with just one owner complaint—categorized as Unknown Or Other—compared to a peak of 29 complaints for the 2025 model year.

Model year202520242021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque97.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/17/14 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 9672335028. 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 size285/60R18 116VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780138030
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880066021
Front wiper blades8522242110 alt 8522253071
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4123 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 17 / 14 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.

7.7–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2024 First Edition (250)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024First Edition (250) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh7.70 sec16.20 sec326 hp4WD
2024First Edition (250) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh8.00 sec16.20 sec326 hp4WD
2024First Edition (250) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh8.10 sec16.30 sec326 hp4WD
20251958 (250) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh8.10 sec16.30 sec326 hp4WD
2025Premium Pack (250) 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh8.30 sec16.40 sec326 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, SAE 75W · API · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.2 qt
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · API · GL-5
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity17.6 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts97.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Transmission Neutral and AC Off: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeSK20HR11
Spark Plug GapNew: 0.0394-0.0433 in.; Used: 0.0512 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2, 8.5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle in Neutral. Air conditioning off. rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-134a
Oil TypeR-134a: ND-Oil 8; R1234yf: ND-Oil 12
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

RPM41-42 psi @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0
Engine Compression145
Engine Oil Pressure10.1 psi minimum @ Idle psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM32 psi minimum @ 2,500 RPM

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs

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 (inspect)
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 (inspect) · 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 2021 Land Cruiser sits at the tail end of a notably stable ownership period within this generation. Between 2015 and 2021, complaints remained minimal (ranging from 0 to 4 annually), while recalls decreased from a peak of 4 in 2015 to zero by 2021—suggesting Toyota addressed early-generation issues effectively. Notably, the target year recorded just one complaint in the "Unknown or Other" category, with zero crash-related or fire-related complaints filed with NHTSA. Technical Service Bulletins dropped from 246 in 2015 to 74 by 2021, indicating the platform had matured and fewer service interventions were required. Comparing this trajectory to 2025 (which shows 29 complaints and 3 recalls), 2021 represents the culmination of a multi-year reliability improvement arc with no outstanding safety actions. This combination of zero recalls, near-zero complaints, and a declining TSB count makes 2021 one of the strongest model years within this generation to purchase used.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
74
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
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 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 74 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-TT-0780-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…
T-TT-0780-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

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

How much oil does the 2021 Land Cruiser take?

8.5 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Land Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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 / 17 highway / 14 combined mpg.