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2021 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the steering (36% of complaints). It is 22nd of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2021 Toyota 4Runner problems
Steering
13 complaints · 36%Suspension
10 complaints · 28%Brakes
6 complaints · 17%Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 14%Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the sunroof exploded, sending glass inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the sunroof to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. The…
Electrical
3 complaints · 8%Lights
3 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 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 2021 Toyota 4Runner
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota 4Runner?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (13 complaints); suspension (10 complaints); brakes (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 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 2021 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
- It is 22nd of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 36 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.