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TOYOTA 4Runner Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

75
Total Recalls
5.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.5)
14
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
2 F
2001
3 F
2002
3 F
2003
3 D
2004
2 F
2005
5 D-
2006
5 D-
2007
5 D-
2008
5 D-
2009
6 D-
2010
12 A
2011
10 A
2012
8 A-
2013
6 B+

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
20
EQUIPMENT
15
SEATS
12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
STRUCTURE
3
SUSPENSION
2
WHEELS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — The air bag in your passenger seat is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you from injury. However, in certain Toyota and Lexus models from 2010-2017, the air bag…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — 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 vehic…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — The airbag in the passenger seat of your vehicle is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. However, the inflator that makes the airbag work could explode and send sharp m…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE — The exhaust tip on your 4Runner is the part that helps direct exhaust gases away from the vehicle. Some aftermarket exhaust tips installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors may prot…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE — The exhaust system on your 4Runner is designed to safely carry exhaust gases away from the vehicle. However, some older models may have a faulty exhaust tip that could potentially …

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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