repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-244 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Steering1 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel/propulsion system
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Suspension
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Service brakes
5Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
169 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 16 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 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
Steering
Risk. Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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
2019 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2019 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
In owners' words
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. The vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. I have also experienced…
My 2019 Toyota 4Runner has experienced an ongoing steering and suspension issue since early in its life. The vehicle required an alignment at approximately 6,800 miles and has required repeated alignments since. At approximately 48,000 miles, a separate repair facility identified lower control arm…
I took my 2019 Toyota 4 Runner Limited Edition for maintenance/repair and it was identified the entire under carriage and frame is rusting out creating safety issues. This vehicle has never has never been flooded or exposed to northern salted roads. The garage repair shop was afraid to repair the…
Own a 2019 4RUNNER?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.