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Toyota 4Runner

6,485 federal complaints across 43 model years (1984-2026) ยท 44 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Toyota 4Runner. Hover a bar for the count.

1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2004 Toyota 4Runner - 847 complaints
  2. 2003 Toyota 4Runner - 718 complaints
  3. 2005 Toyota 4Runner - 553 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 1995 Toyota 4Runner - 52 complaints
  2. 1991 Toyota 4Runner - 55 complaints
  3. 2021 Toyota 4Runner - 55 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Body & structure
1,791
Suspension
817
Air bags
474
Brakes
464
Engine & cooling
380
Power train
357

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Toyota 4Runner121
2025 Toyota 4Runner641
2024 Toyota 4Runner111
2023 Toyota 4Runner431
2022 Toyota 4Runner553
2021 Toyota 4Runner551
2020 Toyota 4Runner441
2019 Toyota 4Runner874
2018 Toyota 4Runner785
2017 Toyota 4Runner485
2016 Toyota 4Runner1058
2015 Toyota 4Runner1169
2014 Toyota 4Runner917
2013 Toyota 4Runner486
2012 Toyota 4Runner1128
2011 Toyota 4Runner18210
2010 Toyota 4Runner17512
2009 Toyota 4Runner336
2008 Toyota 4Runner1345
2007 Toyota 4Runner2045
2006 Toyota 4Runner5205
2005 Toyota 4Runner5535
2004 Toyota 4Runner8472
2003 Toyota 4Runner7183
2002 Toyota 4Runner2611
2001 Toyota 4Runner2061
2000 Toyota 4Runner5200
1999 Toyota 4Runner3120
1998 Toyota 4Runner1681
1997 Toyota 4Runner2001
1996 Toyota 4Runner922
1995 Toyota 4Runner521
1994 Toyota 4Runner151
1993 Toyota 4Runner581
1992 Toyota 4Runner731
1991 Toyota 4Runner551
1990 Toyota 4Runner951
1989 Toyota 4Runner71
1988 Toyota 4Runner121
1987 Toyota 4Runner70
1986 Toyota 4Runner130
1985 Toyota 4Runner20
1984 Toyota 4Runner20

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V2820002026EquipmentGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. As such, these
25V5950002025Electrical SystemToyota 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, To
24V5480002024EquipmentGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hyb
23V6800002023EquipmentSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacit
22V4800002020-2022EquipmentSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels a
22V3100002022EquipmentGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be perm
21V9630002022Exterior LightingSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog li
20V6820002018-2019Fuel System, GasolineToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Coro
20V0120002014-2015Fuel System, GasolineToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350,
19V7410002010-2016Air BagsToyota 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 S
19V6700002018-2019SuspensionSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been p
19V2440002019EquipmentGulf 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
19V0050002010-2016Air BagsToyota 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-
18V7530002017-2019EquipmentSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight
18V0240002010-2013Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and
17V8310002017-2018EquipmentToyota 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
17V7630002015-2018StructureSoutheast 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
17V4250002011-2016StructureSoutheast 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. The
17V2950002017TiresGulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4
17V2910002016-2017EquipmentGulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may ha
17V0060002012Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350
16V9370002016Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November
16V5770002010-2015Engine And Engine CoolingSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicle
16V3960002005-2011SeatsSoutheast 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 Hig
16V3400002010-2011Air BagsToyota 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 Y
16V2360002016TiresSoutheast 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 manufacture
16V2280002015-2016EquipmentGulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with access
16V0650002004-2006Air BagsToyota 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 Toyo
15V5150002010-2015Engine And Engine CoolingSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may
14V8280002014-2015EquipmentSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected