2022 Toyota 4RUNNER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
23,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 39 complaints (17.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 9 | 23.1% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 15.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 7; Air Bags: 6; Suspension: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Steering: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2021: 2; 2022: 7; 2023: 13; 2024: 8; 2025: 4; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11443152 · 2021-12-08 (December 8, 2021)
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the Back Over Prevention camera display was blurry. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that it was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact to utilize the mirrors primarily as the cameras were used for secondary checks. The dealer informed the manufacturer of the failure, and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20.
Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 11443152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11445411 · 2021-12-29 (December 29, 2021)
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag would not activate while the contact's wife was seated in the front passenger's seat. The contact had to put weights on his wife's legs to activate the passenger's side air bag. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that was the way the vehicle was manufactured and could not be modified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11445411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11450819 · 2022-02-07 (February 7, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4-Runner. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speed, the contact pulled into a parking lot and parked the vehicle. The contact attempted to exit the vehicle but was stuck in the front driver’s seat. The contact stated that the seat belt would not release from the buckle and the retractor would not adjust out of place. The contact called the local police department who arrived at the scene and helped to loosen the seat belt retractor from the upper body and neck where the seat buckle finally loosened up…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11450819 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11451840 · 2022-02-14 (February 14, 2022)
I purchased a 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER and 9 days later the wiring harness was destroyed by rodents most like squirrels. Toyota switched to soy based wire insulation without taking precautions in the design to protect the wiring from rodents attracted to the insulation material. The resulting damage cost $8000 to repair and it will take months for the harness to be in stock. This failure caused all safety features to be disabled leaving the vehicle without standard safety functions.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11451840 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11459863 · 2022-04-06 (April 6, 2022)
Unknown Vehicle won’t take speed. Only reaches 30 miles an hour, thereafter vehicle starts to excessively shake. Lane assist does not function.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11459863 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11472015 · 2022-07-01 (July 1, 2022)
During daytime driving and the sun is over head the glare on the instrument panel is so bad I am unable to view any of the gages. I have to drive with my hand over the dash to block the glare so my speed etc is visible. I can’t tint the entire front window which is what I feel like I would have to do to stop the problem.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11472015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11479578 · 2022-08-16 (August 16, 2022)
On numerous occasions, while driving in a straight line with our adaptive cruise control on, our 2022 Toyota 4Runner will automatically actuate the vehicle's brakes when approaching a slower or stationary vehicle that is either to the left or right, but not directly in front of our vehicle. This sudden speed reduction has almost caused any following vehicles to almost collide with the back of our 4Runner. It has happened to us at speeds between 30 MPH and 65 MPH. When it happens, one has to quickly tap the brakes to deactivate the adaptive crui…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11479578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11482373 · 2022-09-01 (September 1, 2022)
I was hit in drivers side by a vehicle that ran a red light, going approx 40 mph. The force of the collision pushed me into another vehicle. My car was new in March, had 7100 miles on it, and none of the airbags deployed, sidecurtain or steering wheel. I suffered a concussion and severe bruising.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11482373 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V963000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2021-12-13 (December 13, 2021)
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET21A.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V310000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2022-05-06 (May 6, 2022)
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V480000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2022-07-06 (July 6, 2022)
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.
NHTSA campaign record ↗