Toyota 4Runner common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Toyota 4Runner vehicles have filed 511 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is airbags (33% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 511
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Recall campaigns
- 52
- Crash-related reports
- 41
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2025 4runner
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2024 4runner
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 4runner
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 4runner
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 4runner
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 4runner
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Toyota 4Runner problems?
- Across 511 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Toyota 4Runner vehicles, the most reported systems are airbags (33%), engine & cooling (27%), steering (23%).
- Which Toyota 4Runner model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Toyota 4Runner has the most owner complaints, with 85 filed.
- Are Toyota 4Runner problems dangerous?
- Of the 511 complaints on record, 52 mention a crash, 7 mention a fire and 41 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (85). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.