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2019 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the fuel system (20% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is 16th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2019 Toyota 4Runner problems
Fuel system
13 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was a 15-second delay in the vehicle response. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was informed that the vehicle was subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 20v0120000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to bohn Toyota located at (3800 lapalco blvd, harvey, la 70058…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 19%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…
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…
Steering
10 complaints · 15%Electrical
8 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
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…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact waited an hour and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that while her mother was…
Suspension
7 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. While driving 65 MPH, a high-pitched whining noise was heard from the rear axle. Each time the accelerator pedal was depressed, the whining noise occurred. When the accelerator pedal was released, the whining noise went away. The vehicle was taken to big two Toyota of chandler…
The trd pro tuned fox shocks make audible hollow 'thunk' sounds when traveling over small bumps or cracks in concrete at low speed (<15mph) when temperatures drop below 50 degrees f. It occurs in the front and rear shocks. The rear shocks also make excessive noise under the same weather conditions when turning in…
Engine
6 complaints · 9%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…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was informed that the vehicle was subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 20v0120000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to bohn Toyota located at (3800 lapalco blvd, harvey, la 70058…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%Air bags
5 complaints · 8%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…
The contact owned a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and hauling a trailer, the rear driverâs side tire blew out, and due to the weight shift the passengerâs side trailer tire blew out as well, causing the trailer to be tilted before crashing into a cement barrier. There was no…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Toyota 4Runner recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting january 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late march 2021. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20ta02. Lexus' number for this recall is
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4runner, 2019-2020 avalon, 2019 corolla hatchback, 2017-2019 highlander, 2018-2020 camry, 2020 corolla, 2018-2019 land cruiser, 2017-2020 tacoma, 2019-2020 rav4, 2019-2020 sequoia, 2017-2020 sienna, 2019-2020 tundra, 2018-2020 lexus es350, 2017 lexus gs200t, 2017-2019 lexus gs350, 2019 lexus gs300, 2018-2020 lexus lc500h, 2019-2020 lexus ls500, 2018-2019 lexus gx460, 2017 lexus is200t, 2019 lexus is300, 2019 lexus is350, 2018-2020 lexus lc500, 2018 lexus ls500, 2019 lexus ls500h, 2018-2019 lexus lx570, 2017 lexus rc200t, 2019 lexus rc300, rc350, 2017 and 2019-2020 lexus rx350, 2018-2020 rx350l, 2019 lexus ux200, 2018-2019 lexus nx300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Suspension
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin november 19, 2019. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set19b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2018-2019 toyota 4runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Equipment: labels
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gst will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began may 24, 2019. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gst's number for this recall is 19r1.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota (gst) is recalling certain 2019 c-hr, 4runner, avalon, avalon hybrid, camry, camry hybrid, highlander, land cruiser, prius, rav4, sequoia, tacoma, sienna, tundra and yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began november 28, 2018. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set18a.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2017-2019 toyota 4runner vehicles that set modified to be equipped with a trd wheel package. The gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Toyota 4Runner
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (13 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); other or unspecified (12 complaints); steering (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota 4Runner have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 4, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
- It is 16th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 65 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.