NHTSA Safety Recalls
Toyota 4runner Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 26 model years (2000–2025) the Toyota 4runner has 121 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 12; the cleanest is 2025 with 1.
- Model years
- 26
- Total recalls
- 121
- Worst year
- 2010
- Cleanest year
- 2025
2000–2025
12 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
What gets recalled most on the Toyota 4runner
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS28
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE20
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER12
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE12
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL7
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS6
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE4
- EQUIPMENT4
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP4
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.