Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Toyota 4Runner has 5 recalls, 57 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
57
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V753000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel pack...
19V670000
STEERING
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension...
17V831000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX4...
17V763000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay insta...
20V682000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highland...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The dealership Direct Motor, located in Manassas, Virginia, sold me this car in poor condition. On S... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | this vehicle was purchased from Don Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho on 1129, 2025, upon purchasing a 201... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While my father was exiting his 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, the vehicle unexpectedly started reversing ... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump make noises and I can hear it |
| Jul 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | While attempting to stop vehicle for a traffic light brake pedal suddenly goes almost to the floor. ... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The front shock springs cracked and snapped due to cold weather. I have been waiting for 2 months fo... |
| Jul 6, 2024 | ENGINE | Two transfer case seals failed at 64,000 miles. Caused excessive oil to leak out of transfer case an... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I do not know what component or system failed. I was at an appointment with my son when the receptio... |
| Mar 17, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle was parked in garage. Inspecting vehicle at 22:00, noise was heard. Source of noise was fuel... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS | My vehicle was in a collision at 55 miles an hour. Hit 3 grown cows in the highway at nighttime. Tot... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Apparently rodents have gone to the engine and ate the soy wires to the harness. This in turn has co... |
| May 16, 2023 | STEERING | There was a clunking noise coming from the front end when steering. Got worse over time. Also had a... |
| Apr 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Recently I have had issues with the brake pressure. The brakes have been bled multiple times assurin... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On7/2022 when I came out of my house in the evening my 2018 4Runner was not been running for hours B... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the v... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The front differential in our 2018 Toyota 4Runner failed. This caused damage to one of the front ax... |
| Jun 9, 2021 | TIRES | Yes tire is available Tire has bad spot on sidewalk goes all the way to belt Looks like this tire ... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | STEERING | Vehicle steering shakes between 60-65 mph. After 4 different sets of tires in 3 weeks, multiple road... |
| Mar 26, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB... |
| Mar 8, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL... |