Toyota 4Runner 2024 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Toyota 4Runner 2024 and 9 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Toyota 4Runner between 2016 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Toyota 4Runner 2024? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Toyota 4Runner 2024
Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · 2024-07-23
What happens
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
9 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
2 with a crash · 1 injuries
Most reported problems on the Toyota 4Runner 2024
- Structure and body: 3 (33% of complaints)
- Air bags: 2 (22% of complaints)
- Brakes: 2 (22% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 2 (22% of complaints)
- Engine: 1 (11% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Toyota 4Runner 2024
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Look for frame rust, welds or uneven paint that point to accidents.
- The air bag light should come on for a second at start-up and go off. Confirm by VIN that air bag recalls were done.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Toyota 4Runner recalls by year
- 2016 : 8 recalls · 79 complaints
- 2017 : 5 recalls · 36 complaints
- 2018 : 5 recalls · 58 complaints
- 2019 : 4 recalls · 65 complaints
- 2020 : 1 recalls · 33 complaints
- 2021 : 1 recalls · 36 complaints
- 2022 : 3 recalls · 39 complaints
- 2023 : 1 recalls · 32 complaints
- 2024 : 1 recalls · 9 complaints
- 2025 : 1 recalls · 59 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Toyota 4Runner 2024 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Toyota 4Runner 2024. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota 4Runner 2024?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: structure and body (3 of 9 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).