Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024 problems by year and mileage
5th generation · N280
NHTSA data through 18 October 2026995 complaints, 400 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 201058kmedian
- 201141kmedian
- 201245kmedian
- 2013—too few
- 201440kmedian
- 201539kmedian
- 201625k†median
- 2017—too few
- 201820k†median
- 2019—too few
- 2020—too few
- 2021—too few
- 2022—too few
- 2023—too few
- 2024—too few
The 2010 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- 58,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 146
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2010
- Airbag system92 reports
- Body structure12 reports
- Throttle and speed control8 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Engine and engine cooling — exhaust system · Seats — front assembly
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2011 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- 41,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 163
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2011
- Airbag system112 reports
- Body structure9 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise9 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Equipment · Engine and engine cooling — exhaust system
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2012 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- 45,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 96
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
Most reported on the 2012
- Airbag system70 reports
- Electrical system6 reports
- Brakes6 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Equipment · Engine and engine cooling — exhaust system
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2013 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 36
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2013
- Problems owners could not categorise10 reports
- Airbag system9 reports
- Brakes5 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Equipment · Engine and engine cooling — exhaust system
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2014 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- 40,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 77
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2014
- Electrical system24 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise11 reports
- Airbag system8 reports
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Air bags — frontal · Equipment
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- 39,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 87
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2015
- Airbag system17 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise14 reports
- Electrical system13 reports
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Air bags — frontal · Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2016 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- 25,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 80
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2016
- Electrical system18 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise17 reports
- Airbag system10 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Structure — body · Equipment
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 36
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2017
- Problems owners could not categorise14 reports
- Brakes9 reports
- Electrical system5 reports
Recall areas Equipment — other · Structure — body · Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2018 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- 20,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 59
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2018
- Steering12 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise9 reports
- Airbag system8 reports
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Suspension · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2019 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 65
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2019
- Problems owners could not categorise12 reports
- Steering10 reports
- Electrical system8 reports
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Suspension · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 33
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2020
- Problems owners could not categorise8 reports
- Airbag system5 reports
- Brakes5 reports
Recall areas Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 36
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2021
- Steering13 reports
- Suspension10 reports
- Brakes6 reports
Recall areas Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2022 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 39
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2022
- Problems owners could not categorise7 reports
- Airbag system6 reports
- Suspension6 reports
Recall areas Equipment — other · Exterior lighting — headlights
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 33
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2023
- Problems owners could not categorise12 reports
- Tyres4 reports
- Exterior lighting3 reports
Recall areas Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2024 Toyota 4Runner
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 9
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2024
- Body structure3 reports
- Airbag system2 reports
- Electrical system2 reports
Recall areas Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2010; earliest: the 2018, and the 2010 is 8 years older (part of the gap is age). 8 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 29,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 100,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 400
- Recalls
- 33
Most reported
- Airbag system35.2% of complaints · median 56,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise13.6% of complaints · median 32,000 mi
- Electrical system10.1% of complaints · median 36,000 mi
Owners filed 995 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner; the airbag system leads with 35.2% of them, and half of the 400 that record an odometer reading came by 29,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
30% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 3.1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. On a generation this new that is expected: few examples have been driven further yet, so the timing says little about design or wear so far.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner last?
The newest model years (2024) are too young to have reached high mileage; most reports with an odometer reading come from the earlier years of the generation.
On the 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner, half of the 400 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 29,000 miles and 90% by 100,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
14 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 6 past 200,000 — each one proof that a 4Runner reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024 · 400 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
10,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 109 complaints
- First 12,000 miles — 30% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 6 complaints (1.5%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 950
- 25%
- 9,000
- Median
- 29,000
- 75%
- 60,000
- 90%
- 100,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 109 | 27.3% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 40 | 10.0% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 55 | 13.8% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 29 | 7.2% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 30 | 7.5% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 37 | 9.2% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 17 | 4.2% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 17 | 4.2% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 15 | 3.8% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 10 | 2.5% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 7 | 1.8% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 4 | 1.0% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 5 | 1.2% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 9 | 2.2% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 190,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 6 | 1.5% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common 4Runner problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Brakes77 reportsmedian 21,000middle half 6,000–45,000
- Steering83 reportsmedian 23,000middle half 350–40,000
- Body structure64 reportsmedian 30,000middle half 11,000–53,000
- Problems owners could not categorise135 reportsmedian 32,000middle half 10,000–58,000
- Electrical system100 reportsmedian 36,000middle half 15,000–61,000
- Suspension69 reportsmedian 39,000middle half 6,000–53,000
- Airbag system350 reportsmedian 56,000middle half 20,000–75,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 350 | 35.2% | 56,000 | 20,000–75,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 135 | 13.6% | 32,000 | 10,000–58,000 |
| Electrical system | 100 | 10.1% | 36,000 | 15,000–61,000 |
| Steering | 83 | 8.3% | 23,000 | 350–40,000 |
| Brakes | 77 | 7.7% | 21,000 | 6,000–45,000 |
| Suspension | 69 | 6.9% | 39,000 | 6,000–53,000 |
| Body structure | 64 | 6.4% | 30,000 | 11,000–53,000 |
| Engine | 54 | 5.4% | 25,000 | 12,000–55,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 43 | 4.3% | 44,000 | 24,000–100,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 36 | 3.6% | 18,000 | 1,000–35,000 |
Known problems with the 2010–2024 4Runner
Interior — Dashboard 2010–2013
Dashboard cracking and surface melting/becoming sticky in hot, high-UV climates; a well-documented early-5th-generation complaint pattern.
Before you buy a 2010–2024 4Runner: the 3-minute check
Generated from 400 mileage-tagged complaints, 33 recall campaigns, 1 documented problem area.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 33 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check interior — dashboard on 2010–2013 most heavily reported cars. What it looks like: Known problems.
- Years differ here: from 9 to 163 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
4Runner problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi75% below | At 90k mi87% below | At 120k mi92% below | At 150k mi96% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 20,000–75,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 10,000–58,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 15,000–61,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 350–40,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Brakes | 6,000–45,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Suspension | 6,000–53,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 11,000–53,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024 · 400 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 75% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 87% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 92% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 96% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner recalls (33)
NHTSA records 33 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around equipment (16), the airbag system (6), seats (3) (why one area can repeat).
Jul 2024 · 2024 · EquipmentA vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a…
The defect. Gulf 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 Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander…
What can happen. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall…
Oct 2023 · 2023 · EquipmentAn overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to…
What can happen. An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at…
Jul 2022 · 2020–2022 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
What can happen. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's…
May 2022 · 2022 · EquipmentAn illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
What can happen. An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters…
Dec 2021 · 2022 · Exterior LightingAn inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast 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 lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
What can happen. An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for…
Nov 2020 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020…
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting…
Jan 2020 · 2014–2015 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota…
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service…
Oct 2019 · 2010–2016 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. 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 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag…
Sep 2019 · 2018–2019 · SuspensionLoose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
What can happen. Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may…
Mar 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. 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. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.…
What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at…
Jan 2019 · 2010–2016 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. 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 registered in the states of Alabama…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may…
Oct 2018 · 2017–2019 · EquipmentAn overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast 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 Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting…
What can happen. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for…
Jan 2018 · 2010, 2013 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. 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, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or…
Dec 2017 · 2017–2018 · EquipmentAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the…
The defect. 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. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity…
What can happen. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers…
Nov 2017 · 2015–2018 · StructureIf the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. 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. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may…
What can happen. If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service…
Jul 2017 · 2011–2016 · EquipmentIf the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach…
What can happen. If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000.…
May 2017 · 2017 · TiresA spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Gulf 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, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not…
What can happen. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States…
May 2017 · 2016–2017 · EquipmentIf the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Gulf 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 have been improperly tightened.
What can happen. If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer…
Jan 2017 · 2012 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. 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 originally sold, or ever registered…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air…
Dec 2016 · 2016 · Air BagsThe improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The defect. 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. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front…
What can happen. The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
Aug 2016 · 2010–2015 · Engine and Engine CoolingContact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers…
What can happen. Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016.…
Jun 2016 · 2010–2011 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. 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 Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011…
What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact…
May 2016 · 2010–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. 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, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag…
Apr 2016 · 2016 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification…
What can happen. An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at…
Apr 2016 · 2015–2016 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Gulf 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 accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label…
What can happen. An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf…
Aug 2015 · 2010–2015 · Engine and Engine CoolingContact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The defect. Southeast 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 be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that…
What can happen. Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015.…
Dec 2014 · 2014–2015 · EquipmentAccessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
The defect. 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. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other…
What can happen. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's…
Nov 2014 · 2010–2011 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…
The defect. 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, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4…
What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected…
Apr 2013 · 2010–2011 · EquipmentAn inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.
The defect. 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 Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ…
What can happen. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property…
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…
Jan 2013 · 2010–2012 · SeatsIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may…
The defect. 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 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and…
What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This…
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact…
Mar 2012 · 2012 · EquipmentIf this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 4Runner and sienna vehicles, equipped with non-original equipment remote engine starters. A malfunction in the audiovox electronics brand remote engine starter module can prevent normal communication of…
What can happen. If this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Drivers should receive dashboard warning lights warning them of a malfunction.
The free fix. Gulf states Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the remote engine starter with a new one free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 4, 2012. Owners may…
Feb 2010 · 2010 · EquipmentA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying…
What can happen. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact…
Feb 2010 · 2010 · EquipmentThis does not meet the standard requirements.
The defect. 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. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008…
What can happen. This does not meet the standard requirements.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 995 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 72 (7.2%)
- Fires
- 12
- Injury reports
- 46
- Fatality reports
- 0
4Runner problems by model year
The 2011 drew the most complaints of this generation, 163, most of them about the airbag system, and the 2020 the fewest among the 14 years with at least 20 complaints, 33. A typical year drew about 62.
That makes the 2011 stand out at roughly 2.6 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 146 | 51 | 58,000 | Airbag system (92) | 12 |
| 2011 | 163 | 50 | 41,000 | Airbag system (112) | 10 |
| 2012 | 96 | 31 | 45,000 | Airbag system (70) | 8 |
| 2013 | 36 | 20 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (10) | 6 |
| 2014 | 77 | 39 | 40,000 | Electrical system (24) | 7 |
| 2015 | 87 | 51 | 39,000 | Airbag system (17) | 9 |
| 2016 | 80 | 42 | 25,000† | Electrical system (18) | 8 |
| 2017 | 36 | 23 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (14) | 5 |
| 2018 | 59 | 36 | 20,000† | Steering (12) | 5 |
| 2019 | 65 | 26 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (12) | 4 |
| 2020 | 33 | 15 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (8) | 1 |
| 2021 | 36 | 3 | under 30 reports | Steering (13) | 1 |
| 2022 | 39 | 6 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (7) | 3 |
| 2023 | 33 | 6 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (12) | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | under 30 reports | Body structure (3) | 1 |
What 4Runner owners reported
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while braking from 40 MPH, the instrument panel flickered until the vehicle completely stalled. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V659000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The…
2015 · 199,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock using the key fob or the buttons on the door. The doors had to be manually locked and unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed to be a known issue, and the locks were replaced. Shortly…
2023 · 77,000 miles · Latches and locks
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 65,862. However, the Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 61,000 in April 2022…
2018 · 86,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and reversing, the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank image. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
2020 · 108,000 miles · Reversing camera and sensors
Built from 400 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other 4Runner generations
- 4Runner 1996–2002 1,165 reports with mileage, most about body structure
- 4Runner 2003–2009 1,711 reports with mileage, most about body structure