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2023 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-680 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Iamjosemon, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Tires
3Exterior lighting
3Steering
3Suspension
2Power train
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Back over prevention
96 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 9 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2023 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Purchased size 265/70R17 tires (Michelin Defender LTX M/S2) exhibiting severe highway vibration immediately post-installation. The vibration persisted continuously for two years across every rotation, posing serious handling and steering risks. For two years, local shop staff gaslit the customer,…
Component: Tire – Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 Vehicle: 2023 Toyota 4Runner (approx. 25,000 miles) After a standard tire rotation, I began experiencing severe steering wheel vibration (flutter) at highway speeds (55–65+ mph) and during braking. The issue started immediately after rotation and…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4Runner equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: WildPeak, Tire Size: 275/70/R17, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel and driver's seat began to vibrate violently, prompting the contact to dramatically reduce the…
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