Model year record

2006 Toyota 4RUNNER

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 530 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V396000

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Component
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,749
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-02
Owners notified
2016-07-14

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Safety risk

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V065000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
320,409
Reported to NHTSA
2016-02-05
Owners notified
2016-12-01

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.

Safety risk

If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V113000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,363,244
Reported to NHTSA
2011-02-24
Owners notified
2011-04-13

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Safety risk

A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V036000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Vehicles affected
153,418
Reported to NHTSA
2010-02-03
Owners notified
2010-05-27

Defect description

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V035000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Vehicles affected
271,417
Reported to NHTSA
2010-02-03
Owners notified
2010-05-27

Defect description

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body131130,000 mi
Unknown or other78136,000 mi
Suspension63129,000 mi
Air bags21126,000 mi
Steering2130,000 mi
Service brakes19107,553 mi
Electrical system17109,404 mi
Power train1697,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1559,000 mi
Visibility/wiper14126,954 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1035,000 mi
Power train: driveline930,000 mi
Tires922,000 mi
Engine7118,000 mi
Structure: frame and members7133,000 mi
Structure5110,000 mi
Visibility: windshield51,550 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4118,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling449,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline41,200 mi
Wheels4116,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission311,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip331,269 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields312,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems325,000 mi
Air bags: frontal27,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine219,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system21,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor25 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2120,000 mi
Seat belts260,000 mi
Seats23,000 mi
Traction control system260,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2164,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module113,000 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay11,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring13,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system124,000 mi
Equipment13,500 mi
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: back up lights11,200 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices11,200 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1147,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1
Interior lighting11,200 mi
Lane departure: warning1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock14,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock144,000 mi
Parking brake17,487 mi
Parking brake: indicator light11,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)11,200 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit110,490 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light11,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder116,500 mi
Steering: column180 mi
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate11,200 mi
Suspension: front147,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle11,200 mi
Tires: sidewall111,000 mi
Trailer hitches1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control11,200 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system11,200 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1151,707 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window: electrical heating element1151,707 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer11,200 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer11,200 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs19,501 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.