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2022 Toyota 4Runner recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 39
Latest campaign: Jul 6, 2022

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Jul 6, 2022	22V480000 22V310000
Exterior lighting	1	Dec 13, 2021	21V963000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

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
May 6, 202222V310000	Equipment: other labels An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V310000 What's wrong Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1. Campaign NHTSA 22V310000 · May 6, 2022
Dec 13, 202121V963000	Exterior lighting: headlights An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V963000 What's wrong Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET21A. Campaign NHTSA 21V963000 · Dec 13, 2021

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

May 6, 202222V310000

Equipment: other labels

An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V310000

What's wrong: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V310000 · May 6, 2022

Dec 13, 202121V963000

Exterior lighting: headlights

An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V963000

What's wrong: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET21A.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V963000 · Dec 13, 2021

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 component39

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

39Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	7	18	0	0	0
Suspension	6	15	0	0	0
Air bags	6	15	5	0	7
Forward collision avoidance	5	13	0	0	0
Service brakes	5	13	0	0	0
Steering	4	10	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	8	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	8	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	5	0	0	0
Wheels	2	5	0	0	0
Electrical system	2	5	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	5	0	0	0
Engine	1	3	0	0	0
Other/i am not sure	1	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	3	0	1	0

1 more component 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

Seat belts
“Drivers side seat belt jammed and will not pull out and work properly. Can not use seat belt.”
Filed 05/16/2026 · ODI 11738251
Suspension
“I felt an unnatural vibration and roll to one side of the vehicle when slowing around a curve on the highway which affected my ability to control the vehicle as expected, so I took it to a mechanic specializing in…”
Filed 03/18/2026 · ODI 11725268
Steering
“Steering shake at 55mph, seems to go away after tires have warmed up. Tried road force balance with no help.”
Filed 02/24/2026 · ODI 11720053

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2022 Toyota 4Runner recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota 4Runner have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 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 are the 2022 Toyota 4Runner recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Toyota 4Runner?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 39 filed with NHTSA (18%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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