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2016 Toyota 4Runner Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Toyota 4Runner owner complaints

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota 4Runner, describing incidents dated October 3, 2015 to September 30, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 18 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 17 complaints
  • Air Bags 10 complaints
  • Structure 9 complaints
  • Suspension 9 complaints
  • Engine 6 complaints

Of the 81 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 81 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773809 · Filed

    Unknown

  • ODI #11771223 · Filed

    I purchased from a dealership approximately two months ago. Shortly after purchasing it, the vehicle began shutting off unexpectedly. I returned it to the dealership, and they told me they could not determine what was causing the problem. About two weeks ago, I had to take it back for a second time…

  • ODI #11761113 · Filed

    I have a 2016 Metallic Gray Toyota 4Runner and there appears to be a clear-coat defect on the hood and roof.

Read all 81 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Toyota 4Runner in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode

NHTSA #19V741000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported October 17, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 928,220 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign J0A, J0B, J0C, JLI · Owners notified November 20, 2019 · Vehicles built November 18, 2009 – September 23, 2016 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #19V005000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 9, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 1,299,448 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 15, 2019 · Vehicles built September 1, 2009 – September 26, 2016 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Billet Overlay Grill may Detach from Vehicle

NHTSA #17V763000 · Structure — Body — Hood · NHTSA notice

Reported November 29, 2017 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 431 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET17C · Owners notified January 17, 2018 · Vehicles built December 5, 2014 – October 26, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Accessory Hood Scoop may Detach

NHTSA #17V425000 · Structure — Body — Hood — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2017 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,547 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET17B · Owners notified September 1, 2017 · Vehicles built September 2, 2010 – July 10, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Roof Rack may Loosen and Detach

NHTSA #17V291000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported May 1, 2017 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,019 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17R1 · Owners notified June 15, 2017 · Vehicles built March 9, 2016 – March 23, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.

Safety consequence

If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front Passenger Air Bag may not Fully Inflate

NHTSA #16V937000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported December 21, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign G06, GLR · Vehicles built November 1, 2016 – November 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G06, GLR.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #16V236000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported April 22, 2016 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 94 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET16A · Owners notified June 3, 2016 · Vehicles built January 28, 2016 – March 14, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Weight Calculations on Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #16V228000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported April 20, 2016 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 844 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 16R2 · Owners notified June 1, 2016 · Vehicles built September 22, 2014 – March 23, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 16R2.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Toyota 4Runner model years

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