NHTSA lists 39 complaints for the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER, 5 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA 4RUNNER.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| restraint or airbag | 10 | 25.6% | 0.99 |
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| loss of control | 7 | 17.9% | 0.76 |
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| mechanical failure | 7 | 17.9% | 0.78 |
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| electrical electronic | 4 | 10.3% | 0.98 |
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| noise or comfort | 4 | 10.3% | 0.84 |
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| visibility or lighting | 4 | 10.3% | 0.88 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 2.6% | 1.00 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 2.6% | 0.75 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 2.6% | 0.36 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 24 | 61.5% | 0.85 |
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| low | 9 | 23.1% | 0.73 |
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| high | 6 | 15.4% | 0.96 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 39 tagged complaints of 39 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2022-07-06. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-06. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-12-13. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
93 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| STRUCTURE | 29 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 26 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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| WHEELS | 3 |
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| COMMUNICATION | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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11037179
Date: 2026-08-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2019 a 2024 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise that may be described as cracking, clicking, or creaking from the driver and/or passenger front seat cushion track. This condition may occur when the front seat cushion track is at the rearmost position.
11028726
Date: 2026-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
11028722
Date: 2026-01-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
11028712
Date: 2026-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2005 a 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedur
11020657
Date: 2025-06-13. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
11018329
Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.
11019332
Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.
11015500
Date: 2025-02-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the pro
11016786
Date: 2025-02-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the pro
11016781
Date: 2025-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/Remove Key, is also available. Once a key is removed, it can