repaired · 2024 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-480 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: UltraTech66, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Suspension
6Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance
5Service brakes
4Steering
3Vehicle speed control
3Seat belts
2Wheels
2Back over prevention
86 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 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 · 2024 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing 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
2022 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
2022 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2022 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I felt an unnatural vibration and roll to one side of the vehicle when slowing around a curve on the highway which affected my ability to control the vehicle as expected, so I took it to a mechanic specializing in Toyota. The XREAS suspension system has already failed at 36,000 miles and Toyota is…
70k mile tires only lasted 45k miles. Tires were worn on the insides after rotations every 5k miles. After changing tires, an alignment and inspection demonstrated the front struts were sagging. 4Runner equipped with XREAS.
The right CV joint traverses up and down. Once warmed up it loses concentricity and the steering wheel begins to shake. It does not stop until I pull off the highway The shake is completely gone when the vehicle is in 4 wheel drive. There are numerous complaints regarding this. I have taken it back…
Own a 2022 4RUNNER?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.