Toyota FJ Cruiser: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Toyota FJ Cruiser model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15.4 Low | STRUCTURE |
| 2013 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 121.7 High | STRUCTURE |
| 2014 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13.3 Low | STRUCTURE |
Across 3 model years, the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser carries the highest severity index (121.7, driven by structure), while the 2014 is the cleanest at 13.3.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.