GENERAL BRAKE USE. WHEN PRESSING TO THE BRAKES THE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ON ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE CAR BEGINS TO STOP.
2019 Toyota 4RUNNER
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 58.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
26 reports with mileage · 39 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
65 reportsI BOUGHT A NEW 2019 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR5 PREMIUM JUNE 2019, I RECEIVED BY MAIL A RECALL NOTICE RE: FUEL PUMP IN FEB 2020, THEN NOTIFIED AGAIN IT WAS NOT A RECALL BETWEEN MARCH-MAY 2020. THEN, IN OCT 2020 TOYOTA ISSUED THE SAME RECALL RE: FUEL PUMP BUT I WASN'T NOTIFIED UNTIL JAN/FEB 2021 BY MAIL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN FEB, …
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I BOUGHT A NEW 2019 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR5 PREMIUM JUNE 2019, I RECEIVED BY MAIL A RECALL NOTICE RE: FUEL PUMP IN FEB 2020, THEN NOTIFIED AGAIN IT WAS NOT A RECALL BETWEEN MARCH-MAY 2020. THEN, IN OCT 2020 TOYOTA ISSUED THE SAME RECALL RE: FUEL PUMP BUT I WASN'T NOTIFIED UNTIL JAN/FEB 2021 BY MAIL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN FEB, THEY CALLED TOYOTA WHO SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS FOR A REMEDY. WE KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL PUMP BECAUSE IT WAS DISCLOSED RE: THE IMPELLARS & WHAT OCCURRED DURING THE MFG PHASE. ANYHOW THE DEALER COULDN'T REPLACE IT AS I WAS GOING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. I'M VERY IRRITATED BECAUSE I BOUGHT AN UNRELIABLE VEHICLE & CAN'T MAKE A LONG DISTANCE ROAD TRIP FEARING THE FUEL PUMP WILL FAIL. I'M STILL WAITING FOR A REMEDY WHICH IS A NEW FUEL PUMP. IT'S OBVIOUS TOYOTA DOESN'T CARE FOR PEOPLE PUTTING THEIR LIVES AT RISK DRIVING AROUND WITH A BAD FUEL PUMP. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED ONCE & FOR ALL. THEY NEED TO BEEF UP THE RE-MFG OF THE FUEL PUMP & TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS LIKE ME THAT SPENT 44,000 ON A CRUDDY VEHICLE. I'M READY TO GET RID OF IT. PLEASE HELP.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PRECISION TOYOTA OF TUCSON (700 W. WETMORE RD, TUCSON, AZ 85705, (520) 795-5565) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE P…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PRECISION TOYOTA OF TUCSON (700 W. WETMORE RD, TUCSON, AZ 85705, (520) 795-5565) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
RECALL STILL DOES NOT HAVE RESOLUTION IDENTIFIED. UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPEEDS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SAND MOUNTAIN TOYOTA (9167 US-431, ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950, (256) 878-0789) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SAND MOUNTAIN TOYOTA (9167 US-431, ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950, (256) 878-0789) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A CALLBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SAW ONLINE THAT THE REMEDY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2021. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHILE DRIVING MY 4 RUNNER AT ABOUT 45 MPH, IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IT WOULD NOT GO. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. I PRESSED THE GAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOTHING. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND UNABLE TO GO. ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS AND IT BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO NEWARK…
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WHILE DRIVING MY 4 RUNNER AT ABOUT 45 MPH, IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IT WOULD NOT GO. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. I PRESSED THE GAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOTHING. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND UNABLE TO GO. ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS AND IT BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO NEWARK TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY SAID SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THEY CLAIMED MAYBE THE FLOOR MAT GOT STUCK UNDER THE PEDAL- IT IS A SECURE FLOOR MAT AND I AM POSITIVE THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOT IN THE WAY. I WAS ABLE TO PUSH GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. ALSO I WAS ALREADY DRIVING THE CAR WITHOUT ANY ISSUES BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. I AM JUST LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ON AN INTERSTATE - AS I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF FAST MOVING TRAFFIC.
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, RUNNING BUT NOT YET IN GEAR OR IN MOTION, 5 YEAR OLD CHILD SECURED IN CARSEAT IN 2ND ROW MOVED THE SHOULDER/LAP SEATBELT IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT ENCIRCLED HIS WAIST AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ANY SLACK, CINCHING AROUND THE CHILD'S WAIST. THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WOULD ONLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO …
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WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, RUNNING BUT NOT YET IN GEAR OR IN MOTION, 5 YEAR OLD CHILD SECURED IN CARSEAT IN 2ND ROW MOVED THE SHOULDER/LAP SEATBELT IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT ENCIRCLED HIS WAIST AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ANY SLACK, CINCHING AROUND THE CHILD'S WAIST. THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WOULD ONLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO GET TIGHTER AND WOULD NOT RELEASE ANY SLACK. AS BYSTANDERS ATTEMPTED TO FREE THE CHILD, THE SEAT BELT CONTINUED TO GET TIGHTER AND TIGHTER. THIS RESULTED IN THE CHILD BEING LIMITED TO TAKING SHALLOW BREATHS. THE CHILD BECAME VERY FRIGHTENED AND ASKED REPEATEDLY IF HE WAS GOING TO DIE. BYSTANDERS HAD TO FIND TOOLS TO REMOVE THE SEATBELT FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR IN ORDER TO FREE THE CHILD AND ALLOW HIM TO BREATHE WITHOUT CONSTRICTION.
THE TRD PRO TUNED FOX SHOCKS MAKE AUDIBLE HOLLOW 'THUNK' SOUNDS WHEN TRAVELING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR CRACKS IN CONCRETE AT LOW SPEED (<15MPH) WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 50 DEGREES F. IT OCCURS IN THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS. THE REAR SHOCKS ALSO MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE UNDER THE SAME WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN TURNING IN REVERSE FROM AN…
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THE TRD PRO TUNED FOX SHOCKS MAKE AUDIBLE HOLLOW 'THUNK' SOUNDS WHEN TRAVELING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR CRACKS IN CONCRETE AT LOW SPEED (<15MPH) WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 50 DEGREES F. IT OCCURS IN THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS. THE REAR SHOCKS ALSO MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE UNDER THE SAME WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN TURNING IN REVERSE FROM AN INCLINE TO A FLAT SURFACE.
BLUETOOTH IS NOT CORRECTLY WORKING WITH IPHONE 11PRO MAX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT ON GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS FAILED TO YIELD AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE FRONT PASSENGER AREA DOOR AND THE FRONT BUMPER PUSHED THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND BUMPER OUT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT ON GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS FAILED TO YIELD AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE FRONT PASSENGER AREA DOOR AND THE FRONT BUMPER PUSHED THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND BUMPER OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO FLEE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND CAUSED THE CONTACTS FACE TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND UPPER BACK WHERE MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Official recalls
420V682000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Nov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
19V670000 · Steering; Suspension
Sep 20, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Suspension
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
Steering
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
19V244000 · Equipment:other:labels
Mar 27, 2019
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
18V753000 · Equipment:other:labels
Oct 25, 2018
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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