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2017 Toyota 4Runner

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2017 Toyota 4Runner

5 recalls
36 complaints
27 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
36
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V753000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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 in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 this recall is SET18A.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V831000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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 modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence

    An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V763000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    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 fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

    Consequence

    If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V295000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    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 adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

    Consequence

    A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V291000high

    Equipment issue

    EQUIPMENT

    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.

    Consequence

    If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    3 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    4 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    24.6%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
No
Lane departure warning
No

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2017 Toyota 4Runner 4 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 24.6% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2017 Toyota 4Runner Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2017 Toyota 4Runner Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2017 Toyota 4Runner Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$1,944
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

How this compares

The EPA holds too few vehicles in this class and model year to rank the 2017 Toyota 4Runner against its peers.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 329 grams per mile — about 4.9 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

36 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

36
Total
3
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER12
  • BRAKES9
  • ELECTRICAL4
  • ENGINE3
  • AIR BAGS3

Notable Issues

36 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues12
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)9
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)4

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner, newest first.

  1. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  2. Recall

    Recall 18V753000

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 17V831000

    An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 17V763000

    If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 17V295000

    A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 17V291000

    If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  2. Recall

    Recall 18V753000

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 17V831000

    An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 17V763000

    If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 17V295000

    A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.