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2022 Toyota 4runner: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
39Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
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The 2022 Toyota 4runner has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2022 Toyota 4runner safety record graphic showing 3 recalls, 39 owner complaints and 4-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2022 Toyota 4runner has 3 safety recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific 4runner had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Campaign 21V963000 · 13/12/2021

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."

RiskAn inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.
2

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 22V310000 · 06/05/2022

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."

RiskAn illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyGST 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.
3

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 22V480000 · 06/07/2022

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."

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

What owners complain about

The systems 2022 Toyota 4runner owners report most often to federal regulators:

Unknown Or Other7
Suspension6
Air Bags6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Service Brakes5
Steering4

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Toyota 4runner have any recalls?

Yes. The 2022 Toyota 4runner has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2022 Toyota 4runner owners report?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota 4runner, most often about the unknown or other, suspension, air bags.

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