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2018 Toyota 4Runner recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 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: 58
Latest campaign: Nov 4, 2020

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Oct 25, 2018	18V753000 17V831000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 4, 2020	20V682000
Steering	1	Sep 20, 2019	19V670000
Structure	1	Nov 29, 2017	17V763000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 4, 2020Latest campaign


Nov 4, 202020V682000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V682000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Risk If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01. Campaign NHTSA 20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
Sep 20, 201919V670000	Steering Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V670000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened. Risk Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B. Campaign NHTSA 19V670000 · Sep 20, 2019
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

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 component58

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

58Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	11	19	0	0	0
Unknown or other	9	16	0	1	1
Air bags	7	12	6	0	1
Service brakes	6	10	0	0	0
Engine	5	9	0	0	0
Structure	5	9	2	0	0
Fuel system	5	9	0	0	0
Gasoline	5	9	0	0	0
Electrical system	4	7	0	0	0
Suspension	4	7	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	7	0	0	0
Power train	3	5	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	3	1	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	3	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	3	0	0	0

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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

Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale.”
Filed 07/16/2026 · ODI 11750896
Air bags
“The dealership Direct Motor, located in Manassas, Virginia, sold me this car in poor condition. On Sunday the 22nd, I picked up the car around 10 PM. They didn't show me any information about the car.”
Filed 03/27/2026 · ODI 11727554
Steering
“this vehicle was purchased from Don Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 2018 Toyota foreigner Limited I traded in a 2020 Acura RDX with only 50,000 miles. The salesman seemed to trustworthy.”
Filed 01/10/2026 · ODI 11710152

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2018 Toyota 4Runner recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota 4Runner have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The most recent, 20V682000 (reported November 4, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Toyota 4Runner recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), steering (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Toyota 4Runner?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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