Does the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER, the most recent reported on October 12, 2023 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (12 complaints), followed by tires (4).

How many 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 33 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and problems

1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 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.

2023 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 23V680000 · reported October 12, 2023 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · 13 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. 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 overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23A.

Most reported problems

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

Unknown or other12
Tires4
Exterior lighting3
Steering3
Suspension3
Air bags2
Back over prevention2
Engine2
Forward collision avoidance2
Latches/locks/linkages2

What owners report

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

Oct 14, 2026 · Suspension
Vehicle Component: Solid Rear Axle Assembly / Rear Suspension GeometryDefect Summary: The vehicle exhibits a factory manufacturing defect causing severe rear axle misalignment. At approximately 350 miles from new, an official dealership Hunter alignment report documented out-of-spec rear alignment parameters (-0.16°…

Sep 4, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages · 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock using the key fob or the buttons on the door. The doors had to be manually locked and unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed to be a known issue, and the locks were replaced. Shortly…

Aug 25, 2026 · Tires
Purchased size 265/70R17 tires (Michelin Defender LTX M/S2) exhibiting severe highway vibration immediately post-installation. The vibration persisted continuously for two years across every rotation, posing serious handling and steering risks. For two years, local shop staff gaslit the customer, claiming an…

May 21, 2026 · Service brakes
New, strange noise started in Dec'25 (41K miles; 2yrs 9 months). No warning lights. Diagnosed as failed brake accumulator (first at an independent shop, later at the dealer). Apparently the accumulator is part of the full master cylinder assembly which must be replaced. Toyota has quoted $3,200 to complete this repair…

Mar 3, 2026 · Steering
I was driving the vehicle and suddenly the steering wheel started to getting hard to turn it and the dash board doesn’t show any failure I went right away to dealership close by they inspected the vehicle they states there is a power steering failure but the car never showed any failure on dashboard or safety system

4RUNNER model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	1	33	4	0
2021	1	36	3	1
2022	3	39	5	1
2023	1	33	6	1
2024	1	10	2	0
2025	1	60	3	2
2026	2	7	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER, the most recent reported on October 12, 2023 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER?: Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (12 complaints), followed by tires (4).
How many 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 33 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.