Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall, 32 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
32
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
22V480000
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Today while I was driving home from work, in a snow storm, suddenly a low braking power notification... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle was diagnosed from a mechanic with no fuel pressure due to not starting. Vehicle has approxi... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Rear backup camera has been failing or intermittently working, it is available for insp[ection upon ... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | Saturday morning July 12th after starting my vehicle, a warning was presented “SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM MAL... |
| May 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | My backup camera does not work consistently. It will sometimes come on and show objects behind me; ... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My brakes and rotors are requiring replacement after less than 10,000. I purchased my vehicle used w... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Several door lock actuators have prematurely failed. The first to do so was front passenger door in ... |
| Feb 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | As the vehicle was traveling on a highway at 35 mph the vehicle shut off electronically three times ... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | SUSPENSION | TRD PRO MODEL Clunk at low speeds. FOX shocks on TRD PRO make clunking sound at low speeds. Toyota... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota 4Runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Nov 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | While pulling this vehicle in to my garage about halfway in the brake pedal went to the floor and th... |
| Jul 9, 2023 | STEERING | I have a Toyota 4runner 2021. I'm actually presenting steering wheel shake and a feeling of unstable... |
| May 10, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I purchased the vehicle from a Dealer. During a test drive I noticed a shake in the steering wheel t... |
| Feb 4, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | was going to work on rt 80 east had cruise control on and was getting off exit 45 in new jersey to g... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | At speeds above 45 miles and hour, the steering wheel begins to nibble / shake which creates an unsa... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | TIRES | Yokohama 245/60r20 Geolander G96 that came with my brand new 2021 Toyota 4Runner Limited I purchased... |
| Feb 13, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Driving up to 60mph the steering wheel vibrates excessively. I have taken it to the dealer and got r... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the s... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | When carrying cargo, the cutoff of the LED low beam headlamps is shifted upward blinding on coming t... |
| Aug 19, 2021 | STEERING | I purchased a 2021 sr5 premium and on the 2nd day I noticed that after driving at 60-63 the car shak... |