NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner 2WD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 58 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #14 for number of recalls.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
SteeringCampaign 19V670000 · 20 Sep 2019
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
Equipment — LabelsCampaign 18V753000 · 25 Oct 2018
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
Equipment — LabelsCampaign 17V831000 · 20 Dec 2017
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Structure — HoodCampaign 17V763000 · 29 Nov 2017
Problem: Southeast 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 Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Steering6 · 15%
Engine5 · 12%
Fuel system5 · 12%
Gasoline5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Structure4 · 10%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving a popping noise occurred that was coming from the engine. The vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle started making an abnormal sound that was coming from the engine. The vehicle then was able to drive normal. The air bags warning…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, the brake lights were inoperable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was…
My 2018 4runner stalled 12/12 amidst my having made a turn out of my drive way and commencing acceleration of the vehicle. My speed couldn't have been in excess pn 20 mph. I did not loose electrical functions. The vehicle simply lost mobility. I shifted the vehicle to neutral and juggled the accelerator and regained…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota 4runner. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Since discovering the recall, the contact stated that he would hear an abnormal humming sound coming from the fuel pump while the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.