2015 Toyota 4Runner problems and recalls

Owners have filed 85 complaints on the 2015 Toyota 4Runner, and NHTSA has issued 9 recalls. The most cited component is the Air Bags (17 complaints).

85
Complaints
9
Recalls
10
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
9
Injuries
93.5
Severity index

Severity index 93.5 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 93.5p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 33 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 77% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Air BagsAir Bags: 17 complaints (20.0%)17 20%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 14 complaints (16.5%)14 16%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 13 complaints (15.3%)13 15%SuspensionSuspension: 10 complaints (11.8%)10 12%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 8 complaints (9.4%)8 9%SteeringSteering: 8 complaints (9.4%)8 9%StructureStructure: 8 complaints (9.4%)8 9%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 8 complaints (9.4%)8 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
AIR BAGS1720.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1416.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1315.3%
SUSPENSION1011.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM89.4%
STEERING89.4%
STRUCTURE89.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL89.4%

Complaints filed per year

010192015: 92016: 82017: 112018: 142019: 92020: 192021: 32022: 32023: 42024: 22025: 3151617181920192122232425
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20159
20168
201711
201814
20199
202019
20213
20223
20234
20242
20253
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.4x those in 2020 to 2022 (9 against 25).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V00500009/01/2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Ge
19V74100017/10/2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350,
17V42500003/07/2017STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
17V76300029/11/2017STRUCTURE:BODY:HOODSoutheast 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
16V57700003/08/2016ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPESoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact peop
14V82800030/12/2014EQUIPMENTSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were in
15V51500013/08/2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPESoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and
16V22800020/04/2016EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the c
20V01200013/01/2020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and ce

Other Toyota 4Runner model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.