2020 Toyota 4Runner recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 33
Latest campaign: Jul 6, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Jul 6, 2022	22V480000

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 6, 2022Latest campaign


Jul 6, 202222V480000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V480000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A. Campaign NHTSA 22V480000 · Jul 6, 2022

Jul 6, 202222V480000

Equipment: other labels

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V480000

What's wrong: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V480000 · Jul 6, 2022

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 component33

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33Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Unknown or other	8	24	1	2
Service brakes	5	15	0	0
Air bags	5	15	4	4
Steering	4	12	0	0
Suspension	4	12	0	0
Back over prevention	3	9	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	9	1	2
Exterior lighting	2	6	0	0
Wheels	2	6	0	0
Structure	2	6	1	0
Electrical system	1	3	0	0
Visibility	1	3	0	0
Chest clip	1	3	0	0
Buckle	1	3	0	0
Harness	1	3	0	0

3 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
“The door actuator have been replaced a minimum of eight times. Huge safety risk involved since we never know if the vehicle is going to lock. Toyota continues to replace them but not addressing the underlying issue.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760224
Exterior lighting
“Driver side headlight goes out approximately every 6 months. Sometimes the light only has to be “wiggled” in its connection and the light comes back on. Sometimes the light must be replaced.”
Filed 08/25/2026 · ODI 11759559
Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and reversing, the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank image. No warning light was illuminated.”
Filed 03/30/2026 · ODI 11728004

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2020 Toyota 4Runner recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota 4Runner have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The most recent, 22V480000 (reported July 6, 2022), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Toyota 4Runner?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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