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2020 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the other or unspecified (24% of complaints). It is 23rd of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2020 Toyota 4Runner problems
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 24%The 4Runner struck a vehicle that ran a red light. The 4Runner was at approximately 35 miles per hour and struck the other vehicle, a nissan altima side on with enough force to propel that vehicle two lanes into another vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy on the 4Runner but did deploy on the altima. The roads were…
Air bags
5 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the driver who was her father crashed into another vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the braking alert for getting too close to a vehicle failed to illuminate. A police report was filed. The contact stated…
The 4Runner struck a vehicle that ran a red light. The 4Runner was at approximately 35 miles per hour and struck the other vehicle, a nissan altima side on with enough force to propel that vehicle two lanes into another vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy on the 4Runner but did deploy on the altima. The roads were…
Brakes
5 complaints · 15%Brakes are not functioning properly, the pedal goes way down to the floor before engaging any brakes. At idle the brakes seem to function fine, after driving at about 10mph the brakes go back to not working again. Dealership says the brakes are "normal" and I was told to drive it home even though it was still having…
While slowly slowing the vehicle down, the brake pedal went completely to the floor and lost all braking. As soon as pedal is brought back up and pumped once or twice, brakes regained function. No warning or safety lights went off. This has occurred 3 different times with 2 different drivers.
Steering
4 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a…
Suspension
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: front.
I bought my 4Runner brand new last year. To change the differential from h4f to h4l, I stop the car and change the shifter into neutral position. Once in neutral position, I change the differential knob h4f to h4l. Then I start driving again. My expectation is the when shifting the differential from h4f to h4l, the…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for a routine inspection, he was informed that the front coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that 50% of the…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, dynamic brake support/brake assist, warnings.
On december 8 , 2020, the above referenced vehicles engine stalled three times while in driving mode. On all three occasions, the vehicle was moving at a speed less than 40 MPH. The vehicle restarted after each stall, when the gear shifter was placed in park. The vehicle seemed to be running out of fuel and/or having…
The contact owned a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the driver who was her father crashed into another vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the braking alert for getting too close to a vehicle failed to illuminate. A police report was filed. The contact stated…
Backup camera
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: sensing system, warnings.
On december 8 , 2020, the above referenced vehicles engine stalled three times while in driving mode. On all three occasions, the vehicle was moving at a speed less than 40 MPH. The vehicle restarted after each stall, when the gear shifter was placed in park. The vehicle seemed to be running out of fuel and/or having…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while reversing, he became aware that the rear-view camera failed to display an image. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Toyota 4Runner recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
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 2020 Toyota 4Runner
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota 4Runner?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (8 complaints); air bags (5 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); brakes (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota 4Runner have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 6, 2022 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
- It is 23rd of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 33 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.