Model year
2021 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 36 complaints for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (13), SUSPENSION (10), SERVICE BRAKES (6). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 17 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 483 complaints
- 2001 185 complaints
- 2002 225 complaints
- 2003 696 complaints
- 2004 678 complaints
- 2005 425 complaints
- 2006 381 complaints
- 2007 154 complaints
- 2008 96 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2010 147 complaints
- 2011 163 complaints
- 2012 96 complaints
- 2013 36 complaints
- 2014 77 complaints
- 2015 87 complaints
- 2016 80 complaints
- 2017 36 complaints
- 2018 59 complaints
- 2019 65 complaints
- 2020 33 complaints
- 2021 36 complaints
- 2022 39 complaints
- 2023 33 complaints
- 2024 9 complaints
- 2025 60 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
22V480000 · Jul 6, 2022
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
Complaints
36 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.246 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.246 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD · 4L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD · 4L · Automatic (S5) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD · 4L · Automatic (S5) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Toyota 4Runner at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.