A single loose connection is behind one of the bigger Toyota recalls of the year. The carmaker is calling back 105,794 Land Cruiser Hybrid SUVs in the United States over a fuel leak that could, in the wrong conditions, start a fire.
Toyota notified owners of the problem on October 14, 2026, and US safety regulators publicised the recall on October 21.
Near the fuel tank, a resin fuel tube joins a metal one. In the affected SUVs, that joint can work loose or come apart entirely, letting fuel escape. Fuel meeting a spark or other ignition source is a fire risk, which is why regulators treat it so seriously.
The scale is large, but a recall is a precaution. It does not mean every one of these SUVs will leak or burn. The fix is meant to head off trouble before it starts.
Which SUVs Are Covered?
The recall applies to certain Land Cruiser Hybrids from the 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 model years. “Certain” is the key word. A model year alone doesn’t put a vehicle on the list. The only way to know is to check the vehicle identification number (VIN), either on Toyota’s recall page or through NHTSA’s recall search.
The Fix Is Free
Authorised dealers will inspect the connection. Depending on what they find, they will either add a supplemental clamp to hold it in place or replace the resin tube. Owners pay nothing.
Notification letters are expected to start going out in late November. Anyone who suspects a problem shouldn’t wait for the post.
A strong fuel smell, or any sign of a leak, means stopping the vehicle once it’s safe to do so and calling an authorised Toyota dealer. A SUV suspected of leaking fuel should stay parked until it has been checked.
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Officially, this is a US recall. But Ghana imports large numbers of used and new vehicles, so owners of imported Land Cruiser Hybrids from 2024 to 2027 have reason to pay attention.
How many affected SUVs are actually on Ghanaian roads is unknown. The recall announcement doesn’t say. Owners should contact an authorised Toyota service provider with their VIN to confirm whether their vehicle is covered and what repair options exist. A matching model year is not proof of a problem.
When fuel systems are involved, even a small defect deserves quick action. For owners in the US, Canada, Ghana or anywhere else, the advice is the same: check the VIN, confirm the vehicle’s status with an authorised dealer, and book the free repair if it applies.