2023 Toyota 4Runner
1 recalls · 29 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal ...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23A.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | Steering | I was driving the vehicle and suddenly the steering wheel started to getting hard to turn it and the dash board doesn’t ... | No | No |
| 02/06/2026 | Unknown or Other,visibility/Wiper | Windshield cracked approximately 2” from the bottom all the way across while using the defroster to clear ice from it. I... | No | No |
| 02/04/2026 | Seat Belts | The contact owned a 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while her father was driving under 30 MPH on a side roa... | Yes | Yes |
| 01/30/2026 | Unknown or Other | the rear manual tailgate has opened 3 times while the vehicle was at highway speeds and the doors would be locked. the ... | No | No |
| 08/25/2025 | Unknown or Other | Started driving on the freeway when we heard something on the roof of the car and when I opened the moonroof cover from ... | No | No |
| 08/13/2025 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | After adjusting the vehicle lock sound level in the settings, it completely disabled my key fobs and the panic function ... | No | No |
| 06/22/2025 | Tires | Component: Tire – Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 Vehicle: 2023 Toyota 4Runner (approx. 25,000 miles) After a standard... | No | No |
| 06/14/2025 | Suspension,power Train | Vehicle begins to shake when speed reaches 60 to 70 MPH (issue has been happening since the vehicle left the lot). Shaki... | No | No |
| 05/27/2025 | Vehicle Speed Control,unknown or Other,forward Collision Avoidance | The car just accelerated while during into parking lot. I used brake but did work and hit on to the pole. It accelerated... | Yes | No |
| 03/18/2025 | Engine | My vehicle is rear-ended by a large earth mover branded as a Kenworth. My vehicle was then pushed into another. After th... | Yes | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 29.
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner has a Safety Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 6 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%).