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2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Land Cruiser.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser is an SUV fitted with an automatic (S6) transmission and an engine requiring 7.9 quarts of 0W-20 or 5W-20 oil, delivering an EPA-rated 13/18/15 mpg. Within the model’s 1990–2025 owner-complaint range, which runs from a low of 1 to a high of 29, this model year logged just two complaints. That figure places it near the most reliable extreme of the Land Cruiser’s long history, a position that remains notable even with four recalls and the top complaint area recorded as Air Bags and Seat Belts.

Model year202520242021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLEFTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP285/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780138030
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880066021
Front wiper blades8522242110 alt 8522253071
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713976010 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight4784 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Land Cruiser of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2008 V8
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016V8 5.7L V86.70 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2016V8 5.7L V86.80 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2018V8 5.7L V86.70 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2020Heritage Edition V8 5.7L V87.00 sec15.40 sec381 hp4x4
2008V8 5.7L V86.50 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.9 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.2
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity17.0-17.6
Engine Oil0W-20 · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts51.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 8
Oil Capacity5.11 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)41-42 @ idle or fule pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)47.9-62.4 @idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145 - 189 max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 65 /; Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 73; Rear: 70 /; Front: 73 Replace; Rear: 70 Replace
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.150; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0019; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 9.480

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Oil Change Lamp Reset Procedure — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Reset the message indicating maintenance is required · After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance · schedule, please reset the message. · To reset the data, follow the procedures described below:

1Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
2Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF.
3While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be cancelled). Continue to press and hold the button until the multi-information display indicates that the reset is complete.4 In

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser posts 2 complaints, 4 recalls, 0 investigations, and 246 TSBs — the lowest complaint count in the modern-era arc (2015–2021) yet simultaneously the highest recall count and TSB volume of any year in the dataset. Compared to the most recent prior data point (2001: 9 complaints, 0 recalls, 105 TSBs), the 2015 shows a clear generational shift toward far fewer owner-reported failures but substantially more proactive manufacturer service activity, consistent with a more complex, electronics-heavy platform. The 2015 sits at the very start of the modern arc, and the trend through 2021 remains favorable — complaints stay at 0–4 per year, recalls taper to zero by 2021, and TSBs decline steadily to 74 — so the target year is not the tail end of a deteriorating pattern but rather an early, well-supported point in the lifecycle. The top complaint areas (Air Bags/Seat Belts, with 1 crash-related complaint and 0 fire complaints) are minor in volume, though the underlying root cause is not specified in the data and warrants a specific pre-purchase check. The 2025 spike to 29 complaints reflects a much later population and should not be read back onto the 2015. Bottom line: the 2015 is a defensible used buy, provided the 4 recalls have been completed and you budget for a pre-purchase inspection given the unusually high TSB count.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
246
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V887000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 13/12/2018

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… 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…

17V548000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 31/08/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 246 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Land Cruiser take?

7.9 qt of 0W-20, 5W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Land Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Land Cruiser get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.