2023 Toyota 4runner recalls and problems

The 2023 Toyota 4runner has 1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2023 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 4runner model years — 24th most.

1recalls
33complaints
6crashes
1fires
5injuries
10,000median 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

Oct 12, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V680000 · 13 vehicles

Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23A.

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

Unknown or other12
Tires4
Exterior Lighting3
Steering3
Suspension3
Air Bags2
Back Over Prevention2
Engine2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Latches/locks/linkages2

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

Complaints by year filed

2023: 11 complaints2023112024: 8 complaints20242025: 6 complaints20252026: 8 complaints20268

2023 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 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Toyota 4runner have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Toyota 4runner, the latest from Oct 12, 2023 (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 2023 Toyota 4runner?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (12), tires (4), exterior lighting (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.