How do I know if my Toyota 4runner has a recall?

To know if your Toyota 4runner has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Toyota 4runner VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Toyota 4runner has an open recall?

If your Toyota 4runner is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Toyota 4runner does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Toyota 4runner are taken care of by Toyota at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Toyota 4runner

42 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-595 · OEM See Part 573 Report

Instrumentation Fails To Warn Driver Of Concerns

591,377 Potential Units Affected

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Toyota Venza, 2025 Toyota 4Runner and 17 others

NHTSA 24V-548 · OEM 24R2

Weight Rating On Certification Label Erroneous

33,848 Potential Units Affected

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Toyota Venza, 2024 Toyota Highlander and 14 others

NHTSA 23V-680 · OEM SET23A

Tire Placard Provides Incorrect Information.

13 Potential Units Affected

An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Toyota 4Runner

NHTSA 22V-480 · OEM SET22A

Load Carrying Capacity Modification Labels Have Incorrect Information

280 Potential Units Affected

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Toyota 4Runner and 1 other

NHTSA 22V-310 · OEM 22R1

Load Capacity Rating Label May Fade And Become Illegible

661 Potential Units Affected

An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2022 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Toyota Highlander and 1 other

NHTSA 21V-963 · OEM SET21A

Driver's Side High Beam Light Inoperative After Fog Lamp Installation

78 Potential Units Affected

An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2022 Toyota 4Runner

NHTSA 20V-682 · OEM 20TA02, 20LA01

Fuel Pump Fails

1,525,742 Potential Units Affected

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Lexus RX350, 2019 Lexus GS300 and 65 others

Recalls

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Recall FAQs

If your Toyota 4runner is affected by a new safety recall, Toyota will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Toyota 4runner has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Toyota 4runner for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Toyota 4runner is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Toyota 4runner for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Toyota 4runner for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Toyota 4runner will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Toyota 4runner by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Toyota 4runner that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Toyota 4runner, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Toyota 4runner VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Toyota 4Runner Recalls

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There are 42 recalls that may affect your Toyota 4Runner.

Check your Toyota 4Runner for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Toyota dealership near you.