repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-577 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Electrical system
8Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
8Structure2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
6Fuel/propulsion system
6Engine
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel system, gasoline
3Suspension
97 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 24 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2014 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q4
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other 4RUNNER year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4RUNNER median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (24.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My gear shift became difficult to shift. As I was driving it, when I physically shifted to the Drive position, the display didn't confirm "D", but I could drive. As I was driving, the car shifted to Neutral without me shifting, but did not show "N" on the display. My car stopped accelerating and…
The horn stopped functioning. This is a safety hazard because i am not able to alert other drivers. The vehicle has only been inspected by the Toyota Dealer. No codes and no lights were displayed.Fearing for my family's safety, I paid for the repairs.
SOMETIMES BACK-UP CAMERAS DOESN'T TURN ON WHILE SHIFTED IN REVERSE. I HAVE TO SHUT ENGINE AND LIFT REAR GATE AND CLOSE THEN IT WORKS AGAIN SOMETIMES. WHEN I AM BUSY I JUST HAVE TO BACK UP WITHOUT THE CAMERA. THAT COULD LEAVE DRIVERS AT INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH WHEN THEY BACK UP WITHOUT CHECKING…
Own a 2014 4RUNNER?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.