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2022 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the other or unspecified (18% of complaints). It is 19th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.

Complaints39
Recalls3
Crashes reported5
Fires reported1
Injuries reported7

Most common 2022 Toyota 4Runner problems

  1. Other or unspecified

    7 complaints · 18%

  2. Air bags

    6 complaints · 15%

    The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4 runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was in a single-car head-on collision. The contact stated during the collision there was an odor of the air bag deployment, however, the air bags did not deploy. The contact was transported to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 76,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact's service dog…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 50,000 miles
  3. Driver assistance

    6 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warnings, automatic emergency braking, warning.

  4. Suspension

    6 complaints · 15%

  5. Brakes

    5 complaints · 13%

  6. Steering

    4 complaints · 10%

  7. Seat belts

    3 complaints · 8%

    Parts named most often: critical fasteners, front.

  8. Speed control

    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%.

2022 Toyota 4Runner recalls

  1. Equipment: labels

    NHTSA 22V480000 · July 6, 2022 · 280 vehicles

    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."

  2. Equipment: labels

    NHTSA 22V310000 · May 6, 2022 · 661 vehicles

    Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Gst will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 30, 2022. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gst's number for this recall is 22r1.

    Full defect summary

    Gulf states toyota, inc. (gst) is recalling certain 2022 4runner, tacoma, highlander, and highlander hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."

  3. Lights: headlights

    NHTSA 21V963000 · December 13, 2021 · 78 vehicles

    Risk: An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 11, 2022. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set21a.

    Full defect summary

    Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2022 toyota 4runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

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 2022 Toyota 4Runner

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota 4Runner?
By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (7 complaints); air bags (6 complaints); driver assistance (6 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota 4Runner have?
3 recalls 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 2022 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
It is 19th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 39 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.

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