Does the 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER, the most recent reported on September 2, 2026 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).

How many 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and problems

2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 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.

2026 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 26V571000 · reported September 2, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 135 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 26V282000 · reported May 4, 2026 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · 94 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. 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 load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 26R1.

Most reported problems

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

Power train3
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Visibility/wiper1
Wheels1

What owners report

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

Aug 10, 2026 · Electrical system · 300 miles
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, after disconnecting the trailer wiring harness, the message Tow/Haul Mode or a Trailer Coverage Indicator appeared even though the vehicle was no longer hauling the trailer. The message "No Trailer…

Jul 31, 2026 · Power train
**Vehicle:** 2026 Toyota 4Runner SR5- -700Miles I am reporting a persistent vibration issue that appears to come from the engine bay and is transmitted through the driver's side floorboard into the driver's left foot and leg. The vibration is most noticeable when the transmission is engaged and the vehicle is under…

May 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
Vehicle less than 1 month old and less than 500 miles had a total transmission failure causing a unsafe driving situation while driving , no warning of impending failure resulting loud banging noise and vibration , sudden loss of speed while driving and dashboard lighting up with different warnings. Very stressful…

Apr 5, 2026 · Exterior lighting
The Toyota 4Runner (5th and 6th Generations) lacks a dedicated 'Approach Lighting' function, creating a critical personal safety and trip-and-fall hazard during nighttime entry. Users are forced to navigate the vehicle's perimeter in total darkness, increasing the risk of injury from unseen obstacles or security…

Mar 6, 2026 · Power train
At approximately 520 miles, while performing a low speed left hand turn, the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical "thunk" in the drivetrain followed by an immediate loss of motive power (Limp Mode) in my new 2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. The engine revved significantly, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as…

4RUNNER model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER, the most recent reported on September 2, 2026 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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 10, 2026.