Does the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER, the most recent reported on July 6, 2022 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (8 complaints), followed by air bags (5).

How many 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and problems

1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 22V480000 · reported July 6, 2022 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · 280 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other8
Air bags5
Service brakes5
Steering4
Suspension4
Back over prevention3
Forward collision avoidance3
Exterior lighting2
Structure2
Wheels2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 28, 2026 · 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. Not sure if this is all related but the blower motor has been replaced 3- 4 times and the battery has…

Aug 25, 2026 · 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. The light has also exploded when my spouse was attempting to replace the lightbulb. A friend has a 2014 Toyota 4 runner and the…

Mar 30, 2026 · Back over prevention · 108,000 miles
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the…

May 22, 2024 · Back over prevention · 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while reversing, he became aware that the rear-view camera failed to display an image. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer…

May 8, 2024 · Steering · 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a…

4RUNNER model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2017	5	36	3	1
2018	5	59	7	1
2019	4	65	5	1
2020	1	33	4	0
2021	1	36	3	1
2022	3	39	5	1
2023	1	33	6	1

Across all years, the 2003 4RUNNER has the most complaints (696). All Toyota 4RUNNER years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER, the most recent reported on July 6, 2022 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER?: Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (8 complaints), followed by air bags (5).
How many 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 28, 2026.