NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner 2WD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 39 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #19 for number of recalls.
Problem: 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.
Equipment — LabelsCampaign 22V310000 · 06 May 2022
Problem: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 21V963000 · 13 Dec 2021
Problem: 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 Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET21A.
What owners complain about
Share of the 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Air bags6 · 15%
Suspension6 · 15%
Service brakes5 · 13%
Forward collision avoidance5 · 13%
Steering4 · 10%
Seat belts3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
20212
20227
202313
20248
20254
20265
From owner complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag would not activate while the contact's wife was seated in the front passenger's seat. The contact had to put weights on his wife's legs to activate the passenger's side air bag. The dealer was made aware of the failure but…
Vehicle brakes normally initially at stop lights but then the brakes are unable to hold the vehicle stationary. Brake pedal slowly goes to the floor and vehicle creeps forward into traffic. No warning lights. No brake fluid leaks at wheels. Full brake fluid reservoir.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the Back Over Prevention camera display was blurry. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that it was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact to utilize the mirrors primarily as the…
Neither the curtain airbags or steering wheel Air bags deployed after a very bad car accident. Super upset because this is the reason parents spend so much money to keep their kid safe. She banged her head on steering wheel and on window which should have been prevent by air bags on 2022 4Runner bought brand new
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.