2022 Toyota 4Runner problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerToo few recent reports to judge
NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints about the 2022 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 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #20 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 2021-12-08 and 2026-05-16. Median delay from incident to filing: 15 days.
39Complaints
8.3Complaints per year on the road
0.2Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
15.4%Share involving a crash or fire
7Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 6.2 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 8.4 per year, about the same. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 22 complaints, 70% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Airbags & seat belts (23.1% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (15.4%) and Brakes (12.8%). Airbags & seat belts complaints are 6.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Airbags & seat belts reports, owners most often mention “seated”, “air bag”, “side”, “seat belt” and “airbags”. 6 reports (15.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 7 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 20 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (31% of incidents). 7 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 15% 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 2022 models0.21
vs. other Off-road SUVs0.12
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (22)0.3
Neither the curtain airbags or steering wheel Air bags deployed after a very bad car accident. Super upset because this is the reason parents spend so much money to keep their kid safe.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy.
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.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-03-18 · ODI 11725268
Steering shake at 55mph, seems to go away after tires have warmed up. Tried road force balance with no help.
Steering · 2026-02-24 · ODI 11720053
I am not sure this qualifies but I will submit the problem. All of a sudden, the center console display disappeared. Besides showing the radio tuner, it provides access to the GPS, cell phone connection and other devices.
Electrical · 2026-01-27 · ODI 11713536
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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."
Risk: 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.
Summary: 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."
Risk: 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.
Summary: 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."
Risk: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner?
39 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner, or about 8.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner?
The most common category is Airbags & seat belts, accounting for 23.1% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2022 Toyota 4Runner still generating complaints?
7 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2022 Toyota 4Runner compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints about the 2022 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 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #20 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 76% lower; against other Off-road SUVs it is 88% lower.