Model year record

2018 Toyota 4RUNNER

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 88 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V682000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,525,742
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-04
Owners notified
2021-01-21

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V670000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
34
Reported to NHTSA
2019-09-20
Owners notified
2019-10-28

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

Safety risk

Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V753000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,295
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-25
Owners notified
2018-11-28

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V831000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
649
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-20
Owners notified
2018-01-23

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V763000

Structure: body: hood

Component
Structure: body: hood
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
431
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-29
Owners notified
2018-01-17

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering121,400 mi
Unknown or other911,486 mi
Air bags89,600 mi
Service brakes821,000 mi
Engine624,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system528,800 mi
Suspension522,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline420,000 mi
Power train424,700 mi
Structure: body415,000 mi
Electrical system38,000 mi
Vehicle speed control38,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer286,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)215,000 mi
Seat belts2
Visibility/wiper23,023 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking128,800 mi
Back over prevention: warnings128,800 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump130,500 mi
Seats1
Structure: frame and members113,290 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: tread/belt1
Wheels110 mi

The 2017 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has roughly the same number of 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.