Is the 2013 TOYOTA 4Runner safe to drive?

The 2013 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.

Campaign 19V741000

High Priority Plain English 2019-10-17

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety device that can deploy in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, some inflators that were previously replaced in your vehicle may have a hidden problem: they can explode due to humidity and temperature changes.

Risk if Unfixed

If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying and cause serious injury or even death to you or a passenger.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, at no cost to you. This repair is a priority, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V741000. 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.

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