The 2018 Toyota 4runner has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,528,151 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
SUSPENSION19V6700002019-09-2034 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
EQUIPMENT18V7530002018-10-251,295 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
EQUIPMENT17V8310002017-12-20649 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Consequence
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
STRUCTURE17V7630002017-11-29431 affected
Defect
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from…
Consequence
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
Complaints by component
STEERING
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
1fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
7
6crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
6
ENGINE
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
2crashes
SUSPENSION
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
Total complaints77
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The dealership direct motor, located in manassas, virginia, sold me this car in poor condition. On sunday the 22nd, I picked up the car around 10 pm. They didn't show me any information about the car. When I picked it up, I saw that the front bumper and rear door were damaged, and the airbag…”
“The dealership direct motor, located in manassas, virginia, sold me this car in poor condition. On sunday the 22nd, I picked up the car around 10 pm. They didn't show me any information about the car. When I picked it up, I saw that the front bumper and rear door were damaged, and the airbag…”
“The dealership direct motor, located in manassas, virginia, sold me this car in poor condition. On sunday the 22nd, I picked up the car around 10 pm. They didn't show me any information about the car. When I picked it up, I saw that the front bumper and rear door were damaged, and the airbag…”
“This vehicle was purchased from don chalmers ford in rio rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 2018 toyota foreigner limited I traded in a 2020 acura rdx with only 50,000 miles. The salesman seemed to trustworthy. He showed me the carfax clean had no accidents no recalls then I receive some…”
“This vehicle was purchased from don chalmers ford in rio rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 2018 toyota foreigner limited I traded in a 2020 acura rdx with only 50,000 miles. The salesman seemed to trustworthy. He showed me the carfax clean had no accidents no recalls then I receive some…”
“This vehicle was purchased from don chalmers ford in rio rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 2018 toyota foreigner limited I traded in a 2020 acura rdx with only 50,000 miles. The salesman seemed to trustworthy. He showed me the carfax clean had no accidents no recalls then I receive some…”
“While my father was exiting his 2018 toyota 4runner sr5, the vehicle unexpectedly started reversing fairly quickly, despite no foot being on the brake. He was dragged by the vehicle while attempting to stop it outside the car, and it continued moving backwards then down a hill before crashing into…”
“While my father was exiting his 2018 toyota 4runner sr5, the vehicle unexpectedly started reversing fairly quickly, despite no foot being on the brake. He was dragged by the vehicle while attempting to stop it outside the car, and it continued moving backwards then down a hill before crashing into…”
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