2021 Toyota 4Runner recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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: 36
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).

Owner complaints by component36

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

36Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	13	36	0	0	0
Suspension	10	28	0	0	0
Service brakes	6	17	2	0	1
Wheels	4	11	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	8	0	0	0
Electrical system	3	8	0	1	0
Back over prevention	2	6	1	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	2	6	1	0	1
Visibility/wiper	2	6	0	0	0
Unknown or other	2	6	0	1	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	3	0	0	0
Air bags	1	3	0	0	0
Seats	1	3	0	0	0
Power train	1	3	0	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

Steering
“While vehicle was parked and not in use, upon entering the vehicle, the steering wheel/column dropped out of its locked position on its own.”
Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761925
Latches/locks/linkages
“The power door lock actuators on both front doors of my 2021 Toyota 4Runner have failed. The problem developed progressively.”
Filed 08/25/2026 · ODI 11759381
Exterior lighting
“The interior of both headlights have the interior coating peeling in the first 20k miles”
Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745613

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2021 Toyota 4Runner recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota 4Runner have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 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 2021 Toyota 4Runner?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 36 filed with NHTSA (36%). 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 2021 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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