NHTSA Data Explorer

Toyota 4Runner

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

5,836

Active records

Recalls

46

Active records

TSBs

1,149

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

17

Injuries

344

Crashes

393

Fires

57

Top reported issues — Toyota 4Runner

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Condition issue

3,893

Operating state

892

Braking behavior

402

Safety restraint issue

375

Reporting mechanism

352

Noise

331

Vibration/harshness

310

Fluid issue

296

Driver assistance issue

243

Thermal issue

220

Ride/handling behavior

218

Engine behavior

211

Safety restraint behavior

196

Smell

167

Access/entry issue

145

Performance issue

141

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

132

Steering behavior

113

Electrical issue

52

Lighting behavior

42

Infotainment behavior

35

Starting behavior

33

Recent change

26

HVAC behavior

22

Powering on/off behavior

22

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Traveling on highway with no other cars anywhere around. Going 80 mph on an 80 degree day when sun roof on 2025 Toyota 4 runner exploded. Sun roof was closed at the time, but could have had devastating consequences if it had been open. Toyota rep did not take a look at the broken glass to check for imperfections or manufacturing issues, just told us we needed to make an insurance claim.

2025 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 22, 2026


We were traveling north on hwy 23 in southern Minnesota pulling a 5000 lb trailer in the rain and it was windy. When the road split to 4 lane I stepped on the gas to speed up from 55 to 65 and the vehicle studderd and lost all power. Many warning lights cam on and I think it said stop within .3 miles. We pulled to the side of the road and basically coasted to a stop. It was on hybrid power. We called the nearest Toyota dealership and they suggested restarting the vehicle and see if we could…

2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The interior of both headlights have the interior coating peeling in the first 20k miles

2025 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 19, 2026


Purchased used car from champion motorsports. I was handed a clean carfax report and was told the sunroof had no issues. 8 days later the seal around the sunroof came off and allowed water into the car. I scheduled a repair and brought it to passionauto body. On June 16th they notified me the car was unsafe to drive due to two support brackets being cutout and not replaced. After some research Toyota of calumet city had top coverage in some service notes. Car was also brought back to the shop…

2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 14, 2026


I was informed by my mechanic that my vehicle has extensive rust and corrosion on the vehicle frame.I understand there was a recall on this issue by Toyota but did not include this model year. This issue affects not only driver safety but also resale value.

2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 14, 2026


unknown, vehicle started to leak a fluid, took vehicle to mechanic shop they said frame rotted to the point they would not let me drive it home had to have it towed and now without transportation. the almost identical frames on other toyota vehicles were recalled for exactly the same problem. i dont understand why toyota will stand behind some of their vehicles and take care of some of the toyota owners but not all.

2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 12, 2026


I am writing to report a serious safety hazard regarding the factory paint and primer on my 2011 Toyota 4Runner (Paint Code: [ 070 for Blizzard Pearl]). The vehicle is experiencing severe, widespread paint delamination where areas of factory paint are peeling cleanly away from the metal body panels while driving. This is a known manufacturing defect involving a chemical failure of the factory primer, which Toyota previously acknowledged under Customer Support Program ZKG. This manufacturing…

2013 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 9, 2026


Recalls I have not done myself and have had the vehicle since March 2020

2025 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 8, 2026


Crash

The contact owned a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact observed a large piece of debris in the roadway. The contact stated that traffic ahead was maneuvering erratically to avoid the debris, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle left the roadway, struck several trees, and then collided with a brick wall. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy during the crash. A police report was…

2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Filed Jun 2, 2026


The paint is failing on this vehicle. The color is 8S6 Nautical Blue Metallic. The paint is peeling on the roof, hood, and two doors. The failure has been confirmed by a body shop.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.