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2017 Toyota 4Runner recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 36
Latest campaign: Oct 25, 2018

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	3	Oct 25, 2018	18V753000 17V831000 17V291000
Structure	1	Nov 29, 2017	17V763000
Tires	1	May 2, 2017	17V295000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 25, 2018Latest campaign


Oct 25, 201818V753000	Equipment: other labels An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V753000 What's wrong 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V753000 · Oct 25, 2018
Dec 20, 201717V831000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V831000 What's wrong 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V831000 · Dec 20, 2017
Nov 29, 201717V763000	Structure: body hood If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V763000 What's wrong 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 the vehicle. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V763000 · Nov 29, 2017
May 2, 201717V295000	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V295000 What's wrong Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label. Risk A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2. Campaign NHTSA 17V295000 · May 2, 2017
May 1, 201717V291000	Equipment If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V291000 What's wrong Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened. Risk If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1. Campaign NHTSA 17V291000 · May 1, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component36

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36Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	14	39	1	1	0
Service brakes	9	25	0	0	0
Electrical system	5	14	0	0	0
Air bags	3	8	2	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	2	6	0	0	0
Engine	2	6	0	0	0
Steering	2	6	0	0	0
Suspension	2	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	6	0	0	0
Structure	2	6	0	0	2
Power train	1	3	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	3	0	0	0
Wheels	1	3	0	0	0
Seat belts	1	3	0	0	2
Seats	1	3	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“The car was running while in park. Our son got and and shifted the car into reverse from the passenger seat. The gear shift will engage without applying the brake or even without running and in park.”
Filed 07/14/2026 · ODI 11750215
Electrical system
“For the 2nd time in 5 weeks, the main wiring harness and knock sensor have been eaten and destroyed by rodents.”
Filed 03/08/2026 · ODI 11722858
Unknown or other
“I was driving on the highway with no one around me. Temperature was around 60 degrees at 7:15am. My sunroof glass shattered as if it was a gunshot and the glass was pointed outward.”
Filed 08/30/2025 · ODI 11684102

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2017 Toyota 4Runner recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota 4Runner have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner. The most recent, 18V753000 (reported October 25, 2018), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Toyota 4Runner recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 3 campaigns. Others: structure (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 36 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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