The Lemon IndexToyota 4Runner recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Toyota 4Runner, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 41
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2025 · model year 2025
Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
591,377 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V595000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2024
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
33,848 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V548000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2023 · model year 2023
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
13 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V680000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2022 · model years 2020–2022
The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect.
280 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V480000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2022
The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible.
661 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V310000
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2022
The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights.
78 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V963000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2018–2019
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,525,742 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V682000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2014–2015
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,…
1,830,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V012000
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- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2010–2016
These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
928,220 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V741000
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2019 · model years 2018–2019
During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
34 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V670000
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2019 · model year 2019
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
3,634 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V244000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2016
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,299,448 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V005000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2018 · model years 2017–2019
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded.
1,295 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V753000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2010, 2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
628,018 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V024000
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2017 · model years 2017–2018
These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels.
649 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V831000
- Body structure · recall issued Nov 2017 · model years 2015–2018
The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
431 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V763000
- Body structure · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2011–2016
The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
3,547 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V425000
- Tires · recall issued May 2017 · model year 2017
The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
409 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V295000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2017 · model years 2016–2017
The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
1,019 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V291000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2012
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
577,875 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V006000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2016
As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V937000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2016 · model years 2010–2015
The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
425 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V577000
- Seats · recall issued Jun 2016 · model years 2005–2011
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
7,749 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V396000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2010–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,754,517 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V340000
- Tires · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016
The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.
94 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V236000
- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2015–2016
The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.
844 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V228000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2004–2006
The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
320,409 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V065000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2015 · model years 2010–2015
The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
2,530 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V515000
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2014–2015
The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed.
3,958 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V828000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2014 · model years 2007–2011
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.
3,233 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V743000
- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2010–2011
These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight ad.
7,525 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V123000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2013 · model years 2009–2012
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 could increase the risk…
3,235 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V014000
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2012 · model year 2012
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 4RUNNER AND SIENNA VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH NON-ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REMOTE ENGINE STARTERS.
363 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V120000
- Speed control · recall issued Feb 2011 · model years 2003–2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES.
1,363,244 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V113000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2005–2010
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 BETW…
271,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V035000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2005–2010
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 S…
153,418 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V036000
- Lights · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2000–2002
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2000–2002
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Suspension · recall issued May 2005 · model years 2001–2002
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2003 · model year 2003
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.
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2002 · model year 2003
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 DI…
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Is one open on your 4Runner?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Toyota 4Runner have?
41 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 121.
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most recalls?
The 2010, with 12 campaigns. 2011: 10, 2015: 9, 2016: 8.
What are most Toyota 4Runner recalls about?
Equipment: 14 of the 41 campaigns. Then airbags (8) and fuel system, gasoline (3).
What is the newest Toyota 4Runner recall?
Electrical, filed Sep 2025 (NHTSA 25V595000): Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
What is the biggest Toyota 4Runner recall?
NHTSA 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline, Jan 2020) covers 1,830,752 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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,…
How do I check if my Toyota 4Runner has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Toyota dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Toyota 4Runner: problems and best years · All Toyota recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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