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2022 Toyota 4Runner

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

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

Vehicle Summary

2022 Toyota 4Runner

3 recalls
39 complaints
27 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
39
Complaints citing a crash
5

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

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

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V963000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    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."

  • 22V310000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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."

  • 22V480000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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."

Consumer complaints

39 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

39
Total
5
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER11
  • AIR BAGS6
  • BRAKES5
  • STEERING4
  • SEAT BELTS3

Notable Issues

39 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 7 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues11
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)6
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)5

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. Recall

    Recall 22V480000

    An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V310000

    An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V963000

    An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.