2019 Toyota 4Runner Problems & Owner Complaints

Unknown Or Other 12 2 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“Steering wheel out of control while driving. My car lost control and crashed. I contacted Toyota Motor North America.Inc. But they said their inspection didn’t find evidence that the incident was the result of a defect in my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11509903, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“BY DESIGN, WHICH TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA INC. ACKNOWLEDGES, THE 2019 4RUNNER SR5 WINDSHIELD AND FRONT WINDOW DEFROST FUNCTIONS WITH EXTERNAL AIR ONLY, AND WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH RECIRCULATED VEHICLE CABIN AIR. THIS EXPOSES VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS EXTERNAL AIR CONDITIONS DURING WINTER DRIVING. I'VE PERSONALLY BEEN EXPOSED TO THIS HEALTH HAZARD ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE OPERATING THE 4RUNNER WINDSHIELD DEFROST HVAC IN INCLEMENT WEATHER: IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND EXPOSED TO VEHICLE EXHAUST-LADEN EXTERNAL AIR, AND IN MOUNTAIN WINTER DRIVING AND EXPOSED TO EXTERNAL DIESEL…”
NHTSA complaint #11288605, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

“I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR TWO MINUTES ON A CITY ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. THEN THE CAR STARTED ON ITS OWN AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THEN THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AND I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR RESTARTED AND STALLED ON ITS OWN A FEW MORE TIMES AFTER THAT. IT ALSO MADE A LOUD BEEPING SOUND THAT SOUNDED LIKE A CAR ALARM BUT WE DON'T HAVE AN ALARM INSTALLED. THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF OF VEHIC…”
NHTSA complaint #11311657, 2020 · fire

Steering 10 1 crash 1 injury

“Steering wheel out of control while driving. My car lost control and crashed. I contacted Toyota Motor North America.Inc. But they said their inspection didn’t find evidence that the incident was the result of a defect in my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11509903, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I took my 2019 Toyota 4 Runner Limited Edition for maintenance/repair and it was identified the entire under carriage and frame is rusting out creating safety issues. This vehicle has never has never been flooded or exposed to northern salted roads. The garage repair shop was afraid to repair the vehicle as they identified this is a huge safety issue. They could not understand that a 5 year old car with under 65K miles on it would have extensive rust damage and deemed it unsafe. They referred me to take it to the TOYOTA dealership and to call TOYOTA Brand Engagement Center headquarters to rep…”
NHTSA complaint #11634981, 2025

“Tires are good ! When I got this SUV it only has 15 k miles I got shimmy on my steering wheel This not acceptable We need a recall on this issues it's very dangerous Please Toyota when need to solve this issues”
NHTSA complaint #11524197, 2022

Electrical System 8 1 fire

“I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR TWO MINUTES ON A CITY ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. THEN THE CAR STARTED ON ITS OWN AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THEN THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AND I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR RESTARTED AND STALLED ON ITS OWN A FEW MORE TIMES AFTER THAT. IT ALSO MADE A LOUD BEEPING SOUND THAT SOUNDED LIKE A CAR ALARM BUT WE DON'T HAVE AN ALARM INSTALLED. THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF OF VEHIC…”
NHTSA complaint #11311657, 2020 · fire

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while reversing. In addition, the radio volume independently adjusted up and down independently, and independently powered off independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11690854, 2025

“My vehicle keeps leaking inside from the AC drip line and it's been cleared multiple times and it still keeps happening and it floods the whole bottom of the passenger side floorboard and becomes soaked through which can cause erosion, electrical issues, mold growth and other problems as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11652743, 2025

Fuel/Propulsion System 7

“My 2019 Toyota 4Runner was inhabited by a rat that chewed the wiring harness in at least 3 different areas. The damage occurred between 8pm and 7am. The vehicle started with lights on the dash illuminated. The car was out into drive and was jerking. Reverse had the same result. After inspecting under the hood of the car wires were seen chewed partially and a few completely severed. A rat was seen under the manifold cover. I used an air hose to evict it and had the car towed to dealership. The bill was just under $1000 to repair. I was warned it could have been worse ($6000) if…”
NHTSA complaint #11444372, 2021

“I BOUGHT A NEW 2019 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR5 PREMIUM JUNE 2019, I RECEIVED BY MAIL A RECALL NOTICE RE: FUEL PUMP IN FEB 2020, THEN NOTIFIED AGAIN IT WAS NOT A RECALL BETWEEN MARCH-MAY 2020. THEN, IN OCT 2020 TOYOTA ISSUED THE SAME RECALL RE: FUEL PUMP BUT I WASN'T NOTIFIED UNTIL JAN/FEB 2021 BY MAIL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN FEB, THEY CALLED TOYOTA WHO SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS FOR A REMEDY. WE KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL PUMP BECAUSE IT WAS DISCLOSED RE: THE IMPELLARS & WHAT OCCURRED DURING THE MFG PHASE. ANYHOW THE DEALER COULDN'T REPLACE IT AS I WAS GOING TO PAY OUT OF POCK…”
NHTSA complaint #11404231, 2020

“RECALL STILL DOES NOT HAVE RESOLUTION IDENTIFIED. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPEEDS”
NHTSA complaint #11399218, 2020

Engine 6 1 fire

“I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR TWO MINUTES ON A CITY ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. THEN THE CAR STARTED ON ITS OWN AND I WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THEN THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AND I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR RESTARTED AND STALLED ON ITS OWN A FEW MORE TIMES AFTER THAT. IT ALSO MADE A LOUD BEEPING SOUND THAT SOUNDED LIKE A CAR ALARM BUT WE DON'T HAVE AN ALARM INSTALLED. THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF OF VEHIC…”
NHTSA complaint #11311657, 2020 · fire

“My 2019 Toyota 4Runner was inhabited by a rat that chewed the wiring harness in at least 3 different areas. The damage occurred between 8pm and 7am. The vehicle started with lights on the dash illuminated. The car was out into drive and was jerking. Reverse had the same result. After inspecting under the hood of the car wires were seen chewed partially and a few completely severed. A rat was seen under the manifold cover. I used an air hose to evict it and had the car towed to dealership. The bill was just under $1000 to repair. I was warned it could have been worse ($6000) if…”
NHTSA complaint #11444372, 2021

“WHILE DRIVING MY 4 RUNNER AT ABOUT 45 MPH, IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IT WOULD NOT GO. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. I PRESSED THE GAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOTHING. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND UNABLE TO GO. ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS AND IT BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO NEWARK TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY SAID SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THEY CLAIMED MAYBE THE FLOOR MAT GOT STUCK UNDER THE PEDAL- IT IS A SECURE FLOOR MAT AND I AM POSITIVE THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOT IN THE WAY. I WAS ABLE TO PUS…”
NHTSA complaint #11389166, 2021

Fuel System 6

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11419556, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BIG TWO TOYOTA OF CHANDLER (1250 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286 PHONE: (480) 898-6000) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11406534, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PRECISION TOYOTA OF TUCSON (700 W. WETMORE RD, TUCSON, AZ 85705, (520) 795-5565) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11403099, 2021

Suspension 6

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was discovered that the undercarriage was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and almost crashed into another vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over the shoulder of the roadway to inspect the vehicle. The contact noticed that the shock absorber brackets were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the shock absorber, carrier differ…”
NHTSA complaint #11617554, 2024

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the shock absorber and springs on the suspension were making abnormal sounds while the vehicle was rolling over a dip or bump in the roadway. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware that the springs and shocks showed premature wear and corrosion. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to…”
NHTSA complaint #11588373, 2023

“I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. The vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. I have also experienced steering wheel vibration and instability, particularly at speeds above approximately 50–60 MPH. Over several years, the vehicle has undergone multiple alignments, tire rotations, balancing procedures, and dealership inspections; however, the condition has never been resolved. Toyota dealership records d…”
NHTSA complaint #11736154, 2019

Air Bags 5 3 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT ON GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS FAILED TO YIELD AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE FRONT PASSENGER AREA DOOR AND THE FRONT BUMPER PUSHED THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND BUMPER OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO FLEE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND CAUSED THE CONTACTS FACE TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW. THE CONTACT SUFFERE…”
NHTSA complaint #11354264, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owned a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and hauling a trailer, the rear driver’s side tire blew out, and due to the weight shift the passenger’s side trailer tire blew out as well, causing the trailer to be tilted before crashing into a cement barrier. There was no warning prior to the blowouts or the crash. The trailer was towed from the scene and the vehicle was towed off the highway. The contact stated that the front of the driver’s side of the vehicle was damaged, and driver’s side rear of the vehicle was damaged by the trailer. The contact sta…”
NHTSA complaint #11698181, 2025 · crash

“I was in an accident where the vehicle ran into the guard rail while on the interstate. The vehicle had significant damage and has now been declared a Total Loss by the insurance company. With the amount of damage to the front side of the vehicle, the airbag did not deploy and leaves us wondering with such damage, why it didn't deploy!”
NHTSA complaint #11611186, 2024 · crash

Service Brakes 5

“My vehicle is throwing the ABS light and slamming my breaks. I’ve taken it to Toyota, it’s not showing any codes so they can’t diagnosis it to fix the issue. It may go two weeks and drive fine, and then it does it again. Whether I’m going 10mph or 55mph, it will do this. Very scary and very unsafe.”
NHTSA complaint #11569703, 2024

“Abs lights and and Trac light on by itself without reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11462946, 2022

“Anytime you go above 60mph the car and steering wheel shake pretty violently. If you take your foot off the gas it goes away temporarily. The same happens at times when braking, the car and steering wheel will shake. Tires have been balanced, rotated, and replaced with no improvement. This seems to be a well known and wide spread problem with Toyota offering no real solution. The vehicle seems hard to control and could be dangerous at speeds above 60. I am around 50,000 miles on my 4Runner and the problem seems to have started when my tires were replaced a few months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11439485, 2021

Power Train 4

“Transmission went out at 84000 miles. Accelerated into lane then nothing wouldn’t go into traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11605323, 2024

“MOST OF THE TIME THAT I PASS A SPEED BUMP AND I ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE MAKE A WEIRD VIBRATION WHEN GOES FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR. AFTER THE SECOND GEAR DOESN'T MAKE THE VIBRATION ANY MORE.”
NHTSA complaint #11321844, 2020

“THIS SR5 WAS B RAND NEW PURCHASED IN MARCH 2019. IT HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD WITH THE EXCEPTION BEING I DRIVE IT UP A HILL TO MY BARN OVER LAWN USING 4WD HIGH. I'VE HEARD THIS GRINDING NOISE TWO TO THREE TIME WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE WHEN THE TRUCK IS STATIONARY AND ON A HILL. I HAVEN'T CHECKED IF THIS OCCURS IN EACH OF THE TRANSMISSION MODES. I BELIEVE I HAVE HEARD IT BOTH IN 2WD AND 4WD HIGH BUT HAVE NOT CHECKED YET IF IT HAPPENS ALSO IN 4WD LOW. THIS IS ALARMING AND FOR NOW, I AVOID PUTTING IT IN DRIVE BY DRIFTING BACK TO LEVEL GROUND WHEN POSSIBLE. I AM CONCERNED THE TRA…”
NHTSA complaint #11299358, 2019

Structure 3

“My vehicle keeps leaking inside from the AC drip line and it's been cleared multiple times and it still keeps happening and it floods the whole bottom of the passenger side floorboard and becomes soaked through which can cause erosion, electrical issues, mold growth and other problems as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11652743, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was discovered that the undercarriage was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and almost crashed into another vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over the shoulder of the roadway to inspect the vehicle. The contact noticed that the shock absorber brackets were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the shock absorber, carrier differ…”
NHTSA complaint #11617554, 2024

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that he noticed corrosion underneath the vehicle and on the lug nuts. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to locate any failure on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to second local dealer, Clearwater Toyota (21799 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765: (800) 667-9051) and the vehicle was diagnosed with needing multiple unknown components and serial bolts to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approxi…”
NHTSA complaint #11460675, 2022

Wheels 3

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that he noticed corrosion underneath the vehicle and on the lug nuts. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to locate any failure on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to second local dealer, Clearwater Toyota (21799 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765: (800) 667-9051) and the vehicle was diagnosed with needing multiple unknown components and serial bolts to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approxi…”
NHTSA complaint #11460675, 2022

“Anytime you go above 60mph the car and steering wheel shake pretty violently. If you take your foot off the gas it goes away temporarily. The same happens at times when braking, the car and steering wheel will shake. Tires have been balanced, rotated, and replaced with no improvement. This seems to be a well known and wide spread problem with Toyota offering no real solution. The vehicle seems hard to control and could be dangerous at speeds above 60. I am around 50,000 miles on my 4Runner and the problem seems to have started when my tires were replaced a few months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11439485, 2021

“I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. The vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. I have also experienced steering wheel vibration and instability, particularly at speeds above approximately 50–60 MPH. Over several years, the vehicle has undergone multiple alignments, tire rotations, balancing procedures, and dealership inspections; however, the condition has never been resolved. Toyota dealership records d…”
NHTSA complaint #11736154, 2019

Seat Belts 2

“Seat belt is not retracting to fit front passenger and after it buckles it stays loose. The seat belt device, intended to protect occupants during a crash is not retracting at all after it buckles. Seat belt in the front passenger seating position is presenting a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11643843, 2024

“WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, RUNNING BUT NOT YET IN GEAR OR IN MOTION, 5 YEAR OLD CHILD SECURED IN CARSEAT IN 2ND ROW MOVED THE SHOULDER/LAP SEATBELT IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT ENCIRCLED HIS WAIST AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ANY SLACK, CINCHING AROUND THE CHILD'S WAIST. THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WOULD ONLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO GET TIGHTER AND WOULD NOT RELEASE ANY SLACK. AS BYSTANDERS ATTEMPTED TO FREE THE CHILD, THE SEAT BELT CONTINUED TO GET TIGHTER AND TIGHTER. THIS RESULTED IN THE CHILD BEING LIMITED TO TAKING SHALLOW BREATHS. THE CHILD BECAME VERY FRIGHTENED AND ASKED REPEATEDLY IF HE WA…”
NHTSA complaint #11388269, 2020

Visibility 2

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while attempting to lock the doors with the key fob, the front passenger’s side door failed to lock as desired. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. Shortly after the repair, the front passenger’s side window failed to lower and raise. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and reattached the window’s wiring harness due to the harness detaching. Shortly after the second repair, the same window failed again and the lock on…”
NHTSA complaint #11490943, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE AS THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DON MCGILL TOYOTA (11800 KATY FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77079, (281) 496-2000) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN OBJECT STRUCK THE SUN ROOF. THE SUN ROOF WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE ADHERING TO THE DEALER'S REPORT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,983.”
NHTSA complaint #11277115, 2019

Visibility/Wiper 2

“I WAS SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT AND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE FRON THE BOTTOM UP NOTHING HIT IT JUST SITTING AT THE STOPLIGHT AND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED”
NHTSA complaint #11298293, 2020

“MY MODEL IS A TRD OFF ROAD 4RUNNER WITH THE "BOLD" PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A NON-FUNCTIONAL HOOD SCOOP. THE UNSAFE FACTOR IS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE HOOD SCOOP ALLOWS FOR BRIGHT SUNLIGHT TO BE REFLECTED DIRECTLY INTO THE DRIVER EYES, EFFECTIVELY BLINDING THE DRIVER. ALTHOUGH IT TAKES THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, TIME OF DAY, ETC. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN THE 5 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE PERSONALLY SOLVED THE ISSUE BY APPLYING A NON REFLECTIVE DECAL WHICH HAS ELIMINATED THE ISSUE. I ATTEMPTED TO BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE WITH NEG…”
NHTSA complaint #11208703, 2019

Back Over Prevention 1

“Vehicle Back-up camera works intermittantly, sometimes working when placed in reverse, other times showing a black screen when placed in reverse. Has not been a consistent enough problem for dealer repair/troubleshooting. A google search shows many 5th Gen 4runner online web forms with lots of reports involving pinched, stretched, worn camera wiring harnesses inside the rear hatch or in the rubber wire boot between the body and rear hatch.”
NHTSA complaint #11727011, 2026

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

“My vehicle is throwing the ABS light and slamming my breaks. I’ve taken it to Toyota, it’s not showing any codes so they can’t diagnosis it to fix the issue. It may go two weeks and drive fine, and then it does it again. Whether I’m going 10mph or 55mph, it will do this. Very scary and very unsafe.”
NHTSA complaint #11569703, 2024

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while attempting to lock the doors with the key fob, the front passenger’s side door failed to lock as desired. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. Shortly after the repair, the front passenger’s side window failed to lower and raise. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and reattached the window’s wiring harness due to the harness detaching. Shortly after the second repair, the same window failed again and the lock on…”
NHTSA complaint #11490943, 2022

Tires 1

“I was driving.a 2019 SUV with about 16,100 miles on it at about 60 MPH in highway traffic on a perfectly smooth road and without any warning and out of nowhere there was a very loud bang in the back driver side of the SUV. The road was smooth, there were no potholes, and I didn’t hit anything. I had to pull over to get off the road and out of traffic. I was only able to pull about eight feet off the road onto the dirt to get out of moving traffic and when I got out to see what had happened. I was shocked to see that my drivers’s rear tire was completely flat and smoking. I was also shocked…”
NHTSA complaint #11441479, 2021