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At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
This page covers 4 recalls, 64 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 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
Steering is the most consistent theme in 2019 4Runner complaints, with owners frequently describing a pull or drift to the right at highway speeds that requires constant correction. Many of these reports note the problem surfaced early in ownership and persisted despite repeated wheel alignments; a number of owners also mention steering wheel vibration above 50–60 mph. The fuel and propulsion system draws a similar complaint volume, though the reported symptoms are more varied across those filings. A secondary pattern involves the backup camera intermittently displaying a frozen or blank image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Steering pull combined with ongoing alignment needs appears to be the most consistently repeated experience across this model year's complaint set.
64
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Toyota 4Runner has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can fail while driving, stalling the engine without warning, and improperly tightened steering and suspension fasteners that can cause a loss of vehicle control or shed components onto the road.
The steering and suspension recall applies to vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota and involves fasteners that were not fully tightened during installation. A loose component can affect how the vehicle steers and handles, and any part that detaches becomes a hazard for other traffic. There are also two label-related recalls. On certain vehicles, the load capacity label text can fade and become unreadable, leaving the driver without a clear reference for how much weight the vehicle can safely carry. On 4Runner models equipped with a TRD wheel package distributed by Southeast Toyota, the certification label may show an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating, which could lead to the vehicle being loaded beyond its actual safe limit. Both label issues raise the risk of overloading, which affects braking distance, handling stability, and tire load.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping 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 assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened during installation, potentially causing them to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and re-tighten all steering and suspension fasteners as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight limit label on the certification plate may be incorrect for certain modified 2017-2019 4Runner vehicles with TRD wheels, potentially allowing unsafe overloading.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail corrected certification labels to owners at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.