2021 Toyota 4Runner
1 recalls · 32 complaints · Safety Score B
Recall History
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard nu...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | Service Brakes | Today while I was driving home from work, in a snow storm, suddenly a low braking power notification and ABS malfunction... | No | No |
| 01/22/2026 | Back Over Prevention | My backup camera does not work consistently. It will sometimes come on and show objects behind me; other times it is a ... | No | No |
| 12/27/2025 | Back Over Prevention | Rear backup camera has been failing or intermittently working, it is available for insp[ection upon request. This has cr... | Yes | No |
| 12/10/2025 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Vehicle was diagnosed from a mechanic with no fuel pressure due to not starting. Vehicle has approximately 135,000 miles... | No | No |
| 12/03/2025 | Electrical System | Several door lock actuators have prematurely failed. The first to do so was front passenger door in summer 2024; front d... | No | No |
| 07/18/2025 | Electrical System,air Bags,seats | Saturday morning July 12th after starting my vehicle, a warning was presented “SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION”. I immedia... | No | No |
| 02/18/2025 | Service Brakes | My brakes and rotors are requiring replacement after less than 10,000. I purchased my vehicle used with less than 15,000... | No | No |
| 03/06/2024 | Power Train,exterior Lighting | As the vehicle was traveling on a highway at 35 mph the vehicle shut off electronically three times and powered itself b... | No | No |
| 02/26/2024 | Suspension | TRD PRO MODEL Clunk at low speeds. FOX shocks on TRD PRO make clunking sound at low speeds. Toyota replaced 3 shocks u... | No | No |
| 01/28/2024 | Service Brakes | While pulling this vehicle in to my garage about halfway in the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle hit a benc... | Yes | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 32.
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has a Safety Score of 63/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. There are 3 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Toyota dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).