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All cars · Toyota 4Runner · 2022

2022 Toyota 4Runner. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index22100 = average car
Complaints34NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold121,023U.S. model year
Per 100K sold28complaints
Year rank#5 of 22#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)RWD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)4WD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)AWD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 100 and 56,500 miles. Median 23,600, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags18%
Automatic emergency braking15%
Brakes15%
Suspension15%
Seat belts9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3951406

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 22V480000 Jul 2022 Equipment / Other / Labels

    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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 number for this recall is SET22A.

  • 22V310000 May 2022 Equipment / Other / Labels

    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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk. An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

  • 21V963000 Dec 2021 Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk. An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 this recall is SET21A.

Manufacturer communications 93

Toyota filed 93 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be…
  • 2022 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner, 23.2M views.

TopicVideosViews
Timing chain & engine1659K
Brakes & ABS4562K
Spark plugs & ignition coils2284K
Oil changes & service2239K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x42210K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition1123K
Gauges, lights & wiring1117K
Fuel pump, filter & tank1107K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20193243131,864Fuel or ev drive system
20202227129,052Airbags
20211825144,696Steering
20222234121,023Airbags
20232233119,238Tires
2024–992,156Body structure
20251006098,805Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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