The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is one of the UAE’s defining SUVs, so a recall affecting almost 30,000 examples is significant even in a market deeply familiar with the nameplate.
Al-Futtaim Motors is handling three separate campaigns with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, covering Japan-built Land Cruiser 300 vehicles produced between 2021 and 2024.
The work addresses potential issues involving the engine, engine-control software and 10-speed automatic transmission, with repairs or updates carried out free of charge for affected owners.
At a glance
- Three UAE recall campaigns cover a combined 29,774 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 SUVs built in Japan between 2021 and 2024.
- The concerns involve possible crankshaft bearing damage, an ECU software issue and a 10-speed automatic transmission fault.
- Al-Futtaim Motors is managing the campaigns with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, with necessary work completed at no cost.
Three campaigns for a UAE favourite
The Land Cruiser 300 has a particularly strong presence in the UAE, where it serves as family transport, long-distance cruiser and off-road staple in equal measure.
That makes the scale of these campaigns notable, though the recalls are split across three distinct technical areas rather than a single shared fault.
In total, 29,774 vehicles are affected, all built in Japan between 2021 and 2024.
Engine checks and ECU software updates
The first campaign covers 6,571 vehicles and focuses on possible crankshaft bearing damage linked to manufacturing debris.
Potential symptoms include unusual knocking, rough running, difficulty starting or, in some cases, an engine stall.
Dealers will inspect affected engines and replace them where required.
A second campaign applies to 7,453 Land Cruiser 300 SUVs and involves the engine-control software.
The concern is that the software may not properly account for cooling-fan operation, which could affect engine output under certain conditions.
The fix is an ECU software update, completed free of charge.
The transmission issue is the largest campaign
The widest-reaching recall covers 15,750 vehicles fitted with the 10-speed automatic transmission.
The fault could cause excessive rotational speed, transmission damage, power loss or fluid leakage.
Fluid leakage is the most serious knock-on concern, as it could increase the risk of fire.
Owners of affected vehicles will receive the necessary repairs without cost.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Land Cruiser 300 |
| Market | United Arab Emirates |
| Production origin | Japan |
| Affected build years | 2021 to 2024 |
| Total vehicles affected | 29,774 |
| Engine-related campaign | 6,571 vehicles |
| ECU software campaign | 7,453 vehicles |
| Transmission campaign | 15,750 vehicles |
| Recall administrator | Al-Futtaim Motors with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism |
| Owner cost | No charge for required inspection, repairs or software update |
For Land Cruiser owners in the UAE, the practical takeaway is straightforward: check whether your vehicle is included and arrange the required work through the authorised dealer network.
Given the Land Cruiser’s role as a daily-use SUV in demanding conditions, prompt inspection and repair is the sensible move.
