2024 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-548 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure30
Electrical system20
Air bags22
Service brakes21
Wheels10
Engine11
Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)10
Fuel/propulsion system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2024 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.

99%repaired · 2026 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 24V-548 · Jul 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles · 33,514 repaired

Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2024 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

2024 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings

2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2024 Toyota 4RUNNER frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2024 Toyota 4RUNNER side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2024 Toyota 4RUNNER side pole test, NHTSA
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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Last October we purchased a new 4 Runner (vin [XXX] ) and to date we have a little over 200 miles on it. The primary issue surrounding the lack of usage is that the running boards “platform" does not extend far enough out from the body. My wife has an extremely hard time both entering and exiting…
Complaint 11679542 · Aug 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the rear passenger-side seat belt strap detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the failure occurred due to an outside interference from the misuse…
Complaint 11620439 · Oct 17, 2024 · 2,038 miles

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