2021 Toyota Land Cruiser — Full Specifications
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The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is an SUV powered by a 5.7L 8-cyl regular gasoline engine. It returns around 17 mpg (UK) / 14 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Toyota Land Cruiser workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 17 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 5.7L 8-cyl |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 17 combined / 16 urban / 20 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 14 combined / 13 city / 17 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 384 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 1 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $4,800 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, all with the 5.7L 8-cyl engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 14 (13/17) | 384 | $4,800 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Running Costs: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser at 17 mpg combined, expect roughly 2,139 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $4,800 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser. The most-reported areas are Unspecified (1).
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Toyota Land Cruiser compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 17 mpg figure is 10 mpg below that average. Its 384 g/km CO₂ figure is 131 g/km higher than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Toyota models in our database average about 34 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser's 17 mpg is 17 mpg below that make average. Its 384 g/km CO₂ figure is 168 g/km higher than the 216 g/km Toyota average.
Of the 14 Toyota Land Cruiser model years we cover, the 2021 ranks 13th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (17 mpg UK combined, against a high of 28 mpg). See every Toyota Land Cruiser year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
It's fitted with a 5.7L 8-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s8) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The most efficient configuration returns around 17 mpg (UK) combined, or 14 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $4,800 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Among the 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Unspecified (1 complaint). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser's fuel economy good for an SUV?
It returns around 17 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.