Toyota 4Runner recalls and problems
41 recalls and 4,001 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
41
Complaints
4,001
Crashes reported
213
Fires reported
33
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Toyota 4Runner by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 4Runner | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 4Runner | 1 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 4Runner | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 4Runner | 1 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 4Runner | 3 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 4Runner | 1 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 4Runner | 1 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 4Runner | 4 | 66 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 4Runner | 5 | 60 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 4Runner | 5 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 4Runner | 8 | 81 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 4Runner | 9 | 87 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 4Runner | 7 | 77 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 4Runner | 6 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 4Runner | 8 | 96 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 4Runner | 10 | 163 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 4Runner | 12 | 147 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 4Runner | 6 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 4Runner | 5 | 96 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 4Runner | 5 | 154 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 4Runner | 5 | 381 | 28 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 4Runner | 5 | 410 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 4Runner | 2 | 612 | 23 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 4Runner | 3 | 528 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 4Runner | 1 | 193 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 4Runner | 1 | 154 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 4Runner | 0 | 379 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Most reported Toyota 4Runner problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1,487 | |
| Unknown or Other | 643 | |
| Suspension | 621 | |
| Air Bags | 467 | |
| Power Train | 279 | |
| Service Brakes | 276 | |
| Steering | 245 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 181 | |
| Electrical System | 177 | |
| Engine | 125 |
All Toyota 4Runner recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-571 | Sep 2, 2026 | 2026 | Equipment | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. |
| 26V-282 | May 4, 2026 | 2026 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
| 25V-595 | Sep 11, 2025 | 2025 | Electrical System | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025… |
| 24V-548 | Jul 23, 2024 | 2024 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
| 23V-680 | Oct 12, 2023 | 2023 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. |
| 22V-480 | Jul 6, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. |
| 22V-310 | May 6, 2022 | 2022 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
| 21V-963 | Dec 13, 2021 | 2022 | Exterior Lighting | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. |
| 20V-682 | Nov 4, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 20V-012 | Jan 13, 2020 | 2014–2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500… |
| 19V-741 | Oct 17, 2019 | 2010–2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… |
| 19V-670 | Sep 20, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Suspension, Steering | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. |
| 19V-244 | Mar 27, 2019 | 2019 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. |
| 19V-005 | Jan 9, 2019 | 2010–2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever… |
| 18V-753 | Oct 25, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. |
| 18V-024 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2010, 2013 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered… |
| 17V-831 | Dec 20, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Equipment | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. |
| 17V-763 | Nov 29, 2017 | 2015–2018 | Structure | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. |
| 17V-425 | Jul 3, 2017 | 2011–2016 | Equipment, Structure | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. |
| 17V-295 | May 2, 2017 | 2017 | Tires | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
| 17V-291 | May 1, 2017 | 2016–2017 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. |
| 17V-006 | Jan 9, 2017 | 2012 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles… |
| 16V-937 | Dec 21, 2016 | 2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. |
| 16V-577 | Aug 3, 2016 | 2010–2015 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. |
| 16V-396 | Jun 2, 2016 | 2005–2011 | Seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and… |
| 16V-340 | May 23, 2016 | 2010–2011 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350… |
| 16V-236 | Apr 22, 2016 | 2016 | Equipment, Tires | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. |
| 16V-228 | Apr 20, 2016 | 2015–2016 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
| 16V-065 | Feb 5, 2016 | 2004–2006 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles… |
| 15V-515 | Aug 13, 2015 | 2010–2015 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. |
| 14V-828 | Dec 30, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. |
| 14V-743 | Nov 19, 2014 | 2007–2011 | Seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4… |
| 13V-123 | Apr 9, 2013 | 2010–2011 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and… |
| 13V-014 | Jan 16, 2013 | 2009–2012 | Seats, Air Bags | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year… |
| 12V-120 | Mar 23, 2012 | 2012 | Equipment | Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 4runner and sienna vehicles, equipped with non-original equipment remote engine starters. |
| 11V-113 | Feb 24, 2011 | 2003–2009 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. |
| 10V-035 | Feb 3, 2010 | 2005–2010 | Equipment | Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 10V-036 | Feb 3, 2010 | 2005–2010 | Equipment | Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-225 | May 17, 2005 | 2001–2002 | Suspension | On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. |
| 03V-146 | Apr 14, 2003 | 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, the fuel pulsation damper, located on the fuel rail, may have been improperly assembled, causing a diaphragm in the pulsation damper to be damaged. |
| 02V-339 | Dec 17, 2002 | 2003 | Wheels | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with five factory alloy wheels (Model 6934 and 6936), with factory llat, and with port installed wr4, four alloy wheel upgrade processed at the jacksonville, florida port and… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Toyota 4Runner?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Toyota 4Runner has the most reports (612). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Toyota 4Runner have?
NHTSA lists 41 safety recalls covering Toyota 4Runner model years 2001–2026.
What are the most common Toyota 4Runner problems?
Owners report structure, unknown or other, suspension problems most often.