2021 Toyota 4runner recalls and problems

The 2021 Toyota 4runner has 1 recall and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 27 4runner model years — 22nd most.

1recalls
36complaints
3crashes
1fires
1injuries
637median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

Jul 6, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V480000 · 280 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering13
Suspension10
Service Brakes6
Wheels4
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting3
Visibility3
Back Over Prevention2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown or other2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020: 1 complaints20202021: 12 complaints2021122022: 5 complaints20222023: 3 complaints20232024: 4 complaints20242025: 5 complaints20252026: 6 complaints20266

2021 vs. other Toyota 4runner years

2000: 483 complaints20002001: 185 complaints2002: 225 complaints2003: 696 complaints20036962004: 678 complaints2005: 425 complaints2006: 381 complaints20062007: 154 complaints2008: 96 complaints2009: 22 complaints20092010: 147 complaints2011: 163 complaints2012: 96 complaints20122013: 36 complaints2014: 77 complaints2015: 87 complaints20152016: 81 complaints2017: 36 complaints2018: 60 complaints20182019: 66 complaints2020: 33 complaints2021: 36 complaints20212022: 39 complaints2023: 33 complaints2024: 10 complaints20242025: 62 complaints2026: 9 complaints20269

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Toyota 4runner have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Toyota 4runner, the latest from Jul 6, 2022 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota 4runner?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (13), suspension (10), service brakes (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.