2020 Toyota 4Runner: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
31
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
4
Injuries
154.8
Severity index
Severity index 154.8 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 25.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 16.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 16.1% |
| STEERING | 4 | 12.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 12.9% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | 9.7% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 9.7% |
| WHEELS | 2 | 6.5% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 8 of 31 complaints (25.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V480000 | 06/07/2022 | 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 Vehicl |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.