2022 Toyota 4Runner: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
39
Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
7
Injuries
210.3
Severity index
Severity index 210.3 - 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 | 7 | 17.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 15.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 15.4% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 12.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 12.8% |
| STEERING | 4 | 10.3% |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 7.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 7.7% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 7 of 39 complaints (17.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V963000 | 13/12/2021 | 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 |
| 22V310000 | 06/05/2022 | 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 requiremen |
| 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.