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2018 Toyota Land Cruiser maintenance schedule

The 2018 Land Cruiser is part of the J200 generation (2008-2021), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2018 Land Cruiser needs, and when

All 11 of these items come from Toyota's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Toyota's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (3UR-FE)

5,000 for severe duty

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter (3UR-FE)30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter (3UR-FE)15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Tire rotation (3UR-FE)5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Brake fluid (3UR-FE)30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant (3UR-FE)100,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (3UR-FE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Spark plugs (3UR-FE)120,000 mi / 12 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt (3UR-FE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (3UR-FE)30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
12V battery (3UR-FE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20, 7.9 qt
Coolant
SLLC
Transmission fluid
ATF WS

Powertrains in this generation

  • 5.7L 8-cyl (3UR-FE), 381 hp, 6-speed/8-speed Auto, 4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2018 Land Cruiser owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Transmission shift

medium severity

134,000-340,000 mi

Rough shifting / Slack

Source: staff.ces.funai.edu.ng

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 20V682000

November 2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Air bags

NHTSA 18V887000

December 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 passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

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 February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$843

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Land Cruiser model years

J250 (2024-2026)

202420252026

J200 (2008-2021)

20142015201620172018201920202021

Shopping new? The Toyota Land Cruiser guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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