Is the 2012 TOYOTA 4Runner safe to drive?

The 2012 TOYOTA 4Runner has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 17V006000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

Your vehicle's passenger side airbag is designed to inflate in case of a crash. In some Toyota and Lexus models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could fail and break apart, releasing metal shards that could injure you or someone in the passenger seat.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, the metal fragments could hit you or your passenger, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator or the entire airbag assembly with a safe one, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V006000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V006000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?