This page covers 3 recalls, 39 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota 4runner.
17 mpg combined
13.8 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 2022 4Runner, the complaint set is relatively small at 39 reports, so no single system stands out with overwhelming volume. Airbag and restraint-related reports lead the count, with owners describing seatbelt issues, particularly the driver's side belt jamming or failing to retract and function normally. Service brake complaints and forward collision avoidance issues tie for second, with several owners reporting the automatic braking system triggering false alerts with nothing in the vehicle's path, and in some cases the system prompting a dealer warning or causing cruise control and lane assist to stop working alongside it. A handful of owners also describe steering vibration around 55 mph that diminishes once the tires warm up, though this appears in a smaller cluster of reports.
39
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver's side high beam that can stop working after accessory fog lights are installed, reducing visibility at night.
The remaining two recalls both involve load carrying capacity labels, which tell drivers how much weight the vehicle can safely carry. On 4Runners equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels, the label may display incorrect capacity figures, which could lead to unintentional overloading. A separate recall covers vehicles where the same type of label can fade over time until it becomes illegible, leaving the driver without the information needed to avoid overloading the vehicle. Both label issues apply only to vehicles distributed through specific regional distributors, not the full model run.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity labels on 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels are incorrect, causing these vehicles to not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail corrected load capacity labels to you at no charge.
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Driver Assistance
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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The label showing your vehicle's load carrying capacity may fade and become unreadable over time, making it impossible to determine safe weight limits.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you a replacement load carrying capacity label and instructions to install it yourself at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
After aftermarket fog lights are installed, the driver's side high beam stops working properly, violating federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an updated wiring harness at no cost to restore proper high beam function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
