Over 13,000 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs in Australia are being recalled due to a digital instrument cluster software fault. Find out why and how owners can get a free fix – act now.
Australia’s automotive regulator has issued a massive recall affecting more than 13,000 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs from the 2024‑2025 model years. The problem stems from a software glitch in the digital instrument cluster that can prevent essential safety warnings from appearing on the driver’s display.
What triggered the recall?
Toyota Australia announced that the digital gauge cluster located behind the steering wheel may fail to illuminate warning lights for engine oil pressure, coolant temperature, battery charging, and other critical safety indicators. The issue is purely software‑related, but the potential consequences are serious.
Potential safety impact
Without visible alerts, drivers might not notice a developing mechanical problem, increasing the risk of a breakdown or even a crash. Toyota warned that the lack of these warnings could lead to accidents and, in extreme cases, fatalities for occupants or other road users.
Scope of the recall
- 13,042 Land Cruiser Prado units (model years 2024‑2025)
- 2,593 Lexus GX and Lexus UX vehicles (model years 2024‑2025) under a parallel recall
How Toyota is fixing the issue
Owners of the affected Prado models will be contacted directly by Toyota Australia to schedule a free service appointment at an authorized dealer. Technicians will install a software patch that restores full functionality to the instrument cluster. In addition, Toyota will make an over‑the‑air (OTA) update available, allowing owners to apply the fix themselves via the central infotainment screen.
What this means for Australian owners
If you own a 2024 or 2025 Land Cruiser Prado, expect a phone call or email from Toyota within the next few weeks. Bring the vehicle to a dealer at your convenience; the repair is covered entirely by the manufacturer and should take less than an hour.
Land Cruiser Prado in Vietnam
The newest Prado was introduced in Vietnam in mid‑October 2024 and quickly appeared at the VMS 2024 auto show in Ho Chi Minh City. Imported fully built from Japan, the model starts at roughly VND 3.46 billion (about USD 150,000). According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), Vietnamese buyers had purchased 123 Prado units by the end of April, while a total of 676 units were sold in the previous year.
Upcoming Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota Vietnam has confirmed that the Land Cruiser FJ will be the next addition to the local Land Cruiser family. Slated for a launch in late June, the FJ is positioned as the most affordable Land Cruiser variant, aiming to broaden the lineup’s appeal to price‑sensitive buyers.