2023 Toyota 4Runner: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
30
Complaints
1
Recalls
6
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
5
Injuries
233.3
Severity index
Severity index 233.3 - 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 | 12 | 40.0% |
| TIRES | 3 | 10.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 10.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 6.7% |
| STEERING | 2 | 6.7% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 6.7% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 6.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 6.7% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 12 of 30 complaints (40.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V680000 | 12/10/2023 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requ |
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.