2019 Toyota 4Runner problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerToo few recent reports to judge
NHTSA has received 64 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, or 8.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.20, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #13 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 76% lower; against other Off-road SUVs it is 88% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2019-05-20 and 2026-05-06. Median delay from incident to filing: 37 days.
64Complaints
8.3Complaints per year on the road
0.2Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
9.4%Share involving a crash or fire
8Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2018) drew 6.7 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2020) drew 4.9 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2019 model collected 18 complaints, 78% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Fuel system (17.2% of complaints), followed by Steering (14.1%) and Interior & equipment (12.5%). Fuel system complaints are 4.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Fuel system reports, owners most often mention “fuel”, “gasoline recall”, “system gasoline”, “confirms available” and “tool confirms”. 6 reports (9.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 27 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (23% of incidents). 8 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 44% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.2
vs. other Toyota models0.24
vs. other 2019 models0.18
vs. other Off-road SUVs0.12
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (18)0.22
The contact owned a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and hauling a trailer, the rear driver’s side tire blew out, and due to the weight shift the passenger’s side trailer tire blew out as well, causing the trailer to be tilted…
I was in an accident where the vehicle ran into the guard rail while on the interstate. The vehicle had significant damage and has now been declared a Total Loss by the insurance company.
I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 Toyota 4Runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles.
Steering · 2026-05-06 · ODI 11736154
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.
Steering · 2026-04-28 · ODI 11734421
Vehicle Back-up camera works intermittantly, sometimes working when placed in reverse, other times showing a black screen when placed in reverse. Has not been a consistent enough problem for dealer repair/troubleshooting.
Electrical · 2026-03-25 · ODI 11727011
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
Summary: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?
64 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, or about 8.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?
The most common category is Fuel system, accounting for 17.2% of complaints.
Does the 2019 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2019 Toyota 4Runner still generating complaints?
8 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2019 Toyota 4Runner compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 64 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, or 8.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.20, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #13 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 76% lower; against other Off-road SUVs it is 88% lower.