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2022 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and problems

3 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER.

3
recalls
39
owner complaints
5
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2022 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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 22V310000 · reported May 6, 2022 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · 661 vehicles potentially affected

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

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 21V963000 · reported December 13, 2021 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · 78 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

May 16, 2026 · Seat belts

Drivers side seat belt jammed and will not pull out and work properly. Can not use seat belt.

Mar 18, 2026 · 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 Toyota. The XREAS suspension system has already failed at 36,000 miles and Toyota is refusing to assist…

Feb 24, 2026 · Steering

Steering shake at 55mph, seems to go away after tires have warmed up. Tried road force balance with no help.

Jan 27, 2026 · Back over prevention

I am not sure this qualifies but I will submit the problem. All of a sudden, the center console display disappeared. Besides showing the radio tuner, it provides access to the GPS, cell phone connection and other devices. It also provides access to the backup camera which does light up when put in reverse. The cell…

Jan 13, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

This had happened a year ago. I was driving and my anti collision brake just started to make a beeping noise and was telling me to call a toyota dealer. And before that the anti collision brake would go off when there was nothing in front of me. A few months later my cruise control and lane assist also stopped…

4RUNNER model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 46551
2020 13340
2021 13631
2022 33951
2023 13361
2024 11020
2025 16032

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

Questions

Does the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 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 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER?
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (7 complaints), followed by air bags (6).
How many 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 39 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 16, 2026.