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At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls, 86 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 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
For the 2015 4Runner, the loudest complaint theme involves the airbag system, where multiple owners report that front airbags failed to deploy during front-end collisions. Suspension complaints come in close behind, with owners describing sudden and severe steering difficulty, several report the wheel becoming extremely hard to turn with little or no warning, making the vehicle hard to control. The electrical system draws an equal number of complaints, though those reports are more scattered in nature. A smaller but notable cluster describes the engine stalling at various speeds, with owners saying the vehicle would restart on its own after sitting for roughly 10 minutes. The stalling reports don't point to a single consistent trigger, but the pattern shows up across more than one owner account.
86
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
8
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner has 8 recalls, the most serious involving the Takata passenger airbag inflator, which can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Two separate airbag filings cover this same defect, with one targeting vehicles sold or registered in high-humidity states and U.S. territories where the risk is elevated. There is also a fuel pump recall where the pump can fail and stall the engine without warning while driving. On the accessory side, several dealer-installed add-ons carry their own recalls: a billet grille overlay can shed its mounting nut and detach from the vehicle at speed, and a hood scoop attached with adhesive can also come loose, both becoming road hazards. Vehicles equipped with dealer-installed accessory exhaust tips may expose anyone standing behind the vehicle to burns on contact with the tip. There is also a label recall for vehicles with dealer-installed accessories where the load capacity sticker may not account for the added weight, raising the risk of overloading.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
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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 →
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 U-nut securing the Billet Grille Overlay may crack, causing the overlay to separate from the front of the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the U-nuts with upgraded hardware at no cost.
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
The weight label for aftermarket accessories installed on your 4Runner may show incorrect added weight, causing the vehicle to not meet tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected label at no charge to accurately reflect the weight of your installed accessories.
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.