NHTSA lists 32 complaints for the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER, 6 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA 4RUNNER.
At a glance
Complaints
32
With crash
6
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
5
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
13
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
96
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
37.5%
TIRES
4
12.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
9.4%
AIR BAGS
2
6.3%
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2
6.3%
ENGINE
2
6.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2
6.3%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
6.3%
POWER TRAIN
2
6.3%
SEAT BELTS
2
6.3%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
WARNINGS
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
LANE DEPARTURE
BLIND SPOT DETECTION
1
LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
DOORS
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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.
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23A.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
96 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
28
STRUCTURE
27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
EQUIPMENT
10
WHEELS
6
AIR BAGS
4
COMMUNICATION
4
ENGINE
2
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.
11028727
Date: 2026-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Customers state Parking Brake efficiency concerns. The conditions can include the following: a ? The Parking Brake Pedal feels loose or requires full depression for proper engagement. a ? When not fully depressed, effectiveness on steep surfaces may be reduced, allowing the vehicle to roll with tr
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
11022956
Date: 2025-08-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Customers state Parking Brake efficiency concerns. The conditions can include the following: a ? The PKB Pedal feels loose or requires full depression for proper engagement. a ? Ineffective on steep surfaces, allowing the vehicle to roll with transmission in Neutral. a ? Ineffective on steep surface
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.
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
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.