In February 2026, Toyota Australia issued a safety recall for the LandCruiser 300 Series over a fault in the 10-speed automatic transmission’s control software. The recall covers 11,019 vehicles from the 2025 model year across every variant, from the GX through to the Sahara ZX and GR Sport. The fix is free, takes about half an hour at a Toyota dealer, and is worth booking promptly, because the fault it addresses is not a minor one.
Here are the LandCruiser 300 Series recall details in plain terms: what the fault is, which vehicles are affected, how the earlier 2024 transmission recall differs, and what to do if your vehicle is on the list.
What Is The LandCruiser 300 Transmission Fault?
The recall, listed as REC-006549 with the federal Department of Infrastructure, stems from a programming issue in the transmission control module. The LandCruiser 300’s 10-speed automatic uses linear solenoids to control gear shifts. If a solenoid fails under certain conditions, the transmission’s control unit may not report the fault to the engine ECU, and the transmission can rev faster than intended in certain gears.
That over-revving can damage the transmission and cause a loss of motive power at higher speeds. In some cases it can also cause transmission fluid to leak, and fluid reaching hot exhaust components creates a fire risk. Toyota notes there are no warning symptoms before the fault occurs, which is exactly why the recall matters even if your vehicle feels fine.
Which Vehicles Are Affected?
The recall covers 11,019 examples of the updated model year 2025 LandCruiser 300 (FJA300R), across all variants sold in Australia: GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, Sahara ZX and GR Sport. Toyota Australia has confirmed the campaign is part of a global recall, with no incidents reported locally at the time of the announcement. A related recall was also issued for 569 Lexus LX models, which share the LandCruiser’s platform and driveline.
Toyota is contacting affected owners in writing. You do not need to wait for the letter: enter your 17-digit VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au, use Toyota Australia’s own recall lookup, or call the Toyota recall helpline on 1800 987 366.
What Does The Recall Fix Involve?
Toyota dealers reprogram the transmission ECT-ECU software free of charge. The reprogram itself takes around 30 minutes, though the vehicle may need to stay longer depending on the dealer’s schedule. No mechanical parts are replaced; the fix corrects the control software so a solenoid fault is detected and handled safely.
Recall work must go through a Toyota dealer. It is free, it is quick, and it should be done as soon as you can book it. An independent workshop, ours included, cannot perform the recall reprogram for you, and any workshop that suggests otherwise is worth walking away from.
How Is This Different From The 2024 Recall?
LandCruiser 300 owners could be forgiven for a sense of repetition. In early 2024, Toyota recalled approximately 28,400 LandCruiser 300 and Tundra vehicles built between 10 December 2021 and 12 January 2024, also for a transmission ECU reprogram. That fault was different: a brake clutch disc inside the 10-speed could fail to disengage promptly when the vehicle was shifted to neutral, allowing it to creep forward at low speed if no brake was applied.
The two recalls involve separate faults, separate build dates and separate campaigns. Owning a 300 Series that had the 2024 reprogram does not exclude you from the 2026 recall, and the reverse is also true. If you own any LandCruiser 300, a VIN check against both campaigns takes a couple of minutes and settles the question.
What This Means For The 10-Speed Automatic
Both recalls were software fixes, not hardware failures across the fleet, and the 10-speed automatic in the 300 Series remains a strong, capable transmission. Software-controlled transmissions live and die by their calibration and their operating conditions, which is the real lesson for owners. Keep the software current through the recall campaigns, and keep the hardware protected through servicing and sensible temperature management.
That second part is where we can help. Many 300 Series owners tow caravans, travel remote or drive sand, and sustained load pushes transmission temperatures well beyond everyday driving. Regular transmission servicing protects the fluid doing the work, and if you notice shudder, slipping gears, harsh shifting or red transmission fluid under the vehicle at any point, a diagnostic assessment will identify the actual cause before repairs are quoted. For heavy towing and touring setups, our transmission upgrades, from cooling systems to temperature monitoring, keep the 10-speed operating in its safe range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to keep driving my LandCruiser 300 before the recall work is done?
Toyota has not issued a stop-drive order for this recall, and advises owners to book the fix as soon as practical. Because the fault gives no warning symptoms, treat the booking as urgent rather than optional. If you notice any change in shifting behaviour, loss of drive or fluid under the vehicle in the meantime, stop driving and have it inspected.
How do I check if my LandCruiser 300 is part of the recall?
Check your 17-digit VIN against recall REC-006549 at vehiclerecalls.gov.au, use Toyota Australia’s recall lookup, or call the Toyota recall helpline on 1800 987 366. Toyota is also writing to affected owners directly. Checking takes a couple of minutes and covers you for the 2024 campaign at the same time.
Does the recall cost anything?
No. The transmission ECU reprogram is performed free of charge at Toyota dealers, and takes about 30 minutes plus any waiting time the dealer’s schedule adds. Recalls in Australia are always rectified at no cost to the owner, regardless of whether the vehicle is still under warranty.
My 300 Series was built in 2022. Am I affected?
Not by the 2026 recall, which covers model year 2025 vehicles. Your build date falls within the earlier 2024 campaign, which covered LandCruiser 300 and Tundra vehicles built from December 2021 to January 2024 for a separate transmission control fault. Check your VIN against that campaign if you have not already had the reprogram done.
Can Ron Hill Automatics do the recall work instead of a Toyota dealer?
No. Recall reprogramming is performed by Toyota dealers using Toyota’s own campaign software, free of charge. Where we help 300 Series owners is everything around it: transmission servicing, diagnostic assessments if symptoms appear, and cooling or monitoring upgrades for vehicles that tow or tour heavily.
