2026 Toyota 4runner recalls and problems

The 2026 Toyota 4runner has 2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 4runner model years — 27th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls
9complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
300median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →

2 recalls

Equipment

Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V571000 · 135 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.

Equipment

May 4, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V282000 · 94 vehicles

Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. 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 load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 26R1.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other4
Power Train3
Electrical System2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel System1
Structure1
Visibility1
Wheels1

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

2026 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 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota 4runner have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Toyota 4runner, the latest from Sep 2, 2026 (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 2026 Toyota 4runner?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (4), power train (3), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.