CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Toyota 4 Runner has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (13 reports).
2021 Toyota 4 Runner recalls
Incorrect load label may lead to vehicle overloading
Certain 2020-2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels.
Most common 2021 Toyota 4 Runner problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 13 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
What owners report
While vehicle was parked and not in use, upon entering the vehicle, the steering wheel/column dropped out of its locked position on its own. Disassembly of the steering column revealed that the tilt-lock mechanism's steering lock fracture bolt has broken in half on the right side. This cause the steering wheel to fall out of a locked position and allowed the entire column to rotate skewed to the left side. The steering wheel became dangerous to use as it was in a freed position that allowed the entire column to move while providing inputs into the steering wheel. Had this occurred while the vehicle was in motion, it could have caused a sudden loss of steering control and significantly increa
The power door lock actuators on both front doors of my 2021 Toyota 4Runner have failed. The problem developed progressively. The front door locks initially began working intermittently and became less reliable over time. Eventually, both front door lock actuators stopped operating. They have now been inoperative for more than six months. The front doors will not reliably lock or unlock using the vehicle's power locking system or key fob, while the rear power door locks continue to operate normally. I discussed the problem with a Toyota dealership and was told by dealership personnel that they have seen this door lock actuator failure happen countless times. Despite the apparent frequency o
The interior of both headlights have the interior coating peeling in the first 20k miles
I just had the tires road force balanced on a haweka with lug-centric balance, and the steering wheel persists shaking from 55-65 mph. From what I have seen is this is a design flaw on this generation of 4 runners called the shimmy. For a newer vehicle this is not only dangerous, but unacceptable to not be considered for a recall when it is this widespread.
Today while I was driving home from work, in a snow storm, suddenly a low braking power notification and ABS malfunction popped up on my console with loud beeping and my brakes completely stopped working. In order to avoid hitting the car in front of me I had to swerve to the shoulder and come to a stop.
2021 Toyota 4 Runner questions
Does the 2021 Toyota 4 Runner have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Toyota 4 Runner: Incorrect load label may lead to vehicle overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota 4 Runner?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (13), Suspension (10), Service Brakes (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Toyota 4 Runner has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.