NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
This page covers 6 recalls, 76 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota 4runner.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints dominate the 2014 4Runner's complaint profile, with owners frequently describing issues across lighting, sensors, and general electrical failures. The airbag system is the second most reported area, where multiple owners describe front airbags not deploying during front-end collisions, a recurring pattern rather than isolated cases. Structure complaints center heavily on white paint peeling from body panels, with owners reporting the topcoat lifting or flaking from metal surfaces without an obvious trigger like heavy wear or damage. That paint peeling pattern shows up across enough reports that it reads as a consistent material concern on this model year.
76
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Toyota 4Runner has 6 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the passenger-side occupant.
The airbag concern actually spans two separate recalls covering different vehicle populations and registration areas, but both describe the same danger: the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture violently rather than deploy normally. There is also a fuel delivery concern where the fuel pump can fail without warning, causing the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion and raising the risk of a crash. On the accessory side, certain vehicles fitted with dealer-installed hood scoops carry a recall because the adhesive holding the scoop to the hood can weaken over time, allowing the scoop to break free and become a road hazard for other drivers. Finally, two recalls cover dealer-installed accessory exhaust tips that can reach high enough temperatures to burn a person standing near the rear of the vehicle. These last three recalls affect only vehicles that received specific accessories through Southeast Toyota Distributors, so not every 4Runner in this model year will have all of them.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver or passenger front airbag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, high temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly depending on your vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The adhesive bonding certain aftermarket hood scoops to the hood may weaken over time, causing the scoop to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will mechanically fasten the hood scoop to the hood using mechanical fasteners instead of adhesive.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Aftermarket exhaust tips installed by the distributor may extend too far and contact people standing behind the vehicle, potentially causing burns.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the exhaust tip with a redesigned smaller version that sits further back behind the bumper.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Accessory exhaust tips installed on certain 4Runner vehicles may protrude and contact people standing behind the vehicle, potentially causing burns.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the exhaust tip with a redesigned, smaller-diameter version that sits more recessed behind the bumper.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.