2022 Toyota 4runner problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (6) · Suspension (5) · Service Brakes (4)
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Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:other:labels 2022-07-06 · campaign 22V480000 · 280 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.
Equipment:other:labels 2022-05-06 · campaign 22V310000 · 661 vehicles
Defect: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2021-12-13 · campaign 21V963000 · 78 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET21A.
Service bulletins (93)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-08-10 · T-SB-0002-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2019 – 2024 model year 4runner vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise that may be described as cracking, clicking, or creaking from the driver and/or passenger front seat cushion track. this condition may occur when the front seat cushion track is at the rearmost position.
Electrical System 2026-01-30 · T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice january 30, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0001-26.
Electrical System 2026-01-28 · T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year toyota vehicles equipped with a premium audio with dynamic navigation system require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Electrical System 2025-04-02 · T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover mmr data from the head unit. the following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by fts and/or fpe.
Showing the 6 most recent of 93 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-16 · Seat Belts“drivers side seat belt jammed and will not pull out and work properly. can not use seat belt. …”
2026-03-18 · Suspension“i felt an unnatural vibration and roll to one side of the vehicle when slowing around a curve on the highway which affected my ability to control the vehicle as expected, so i took it to a mechanic specializing in toyota. the xreas suspension system has already failed at 36,000 miles and toyota is refusing to assist since this is out of warranty. …”
2026-02-24 · Steering“steering shake at 55mph, seems to go away after tires have warmed up. tried road force balance with no help.…”
2026-01-27 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“ i am not sure this qualifies but i will submit the problem. all of a sudden, the center console display disappeared. besides showing the radio tuner, it provides access to the gps, cell phone connection and other devices. it also provides access to the backup camera which does light up when put in reverse. the cell phone connection provides hands …”
2026-01-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“this had happened a year ago. i was driving and my anti collision brake just started to make a beeping noise and was telling me to call a toyota dealer. and before that the anti collision brake would go off when there was nothing in front of me. a few months later my cruise control and lane assist also stopped working. i took it in for a diagnosti…”
2025-10-20 · Unknown Or Other“the back up camera does not work sometimes. the screen is black. …”
2025-09-24 · Engine“i am writing to formally report a concerning issue with my 2022 toyota 4runner, which currently has approximately 22,000 miles. the vehicle is regularly serviced at a certified oil change facility, and during routine use, i noticed a puddle of oil forming in my driveway. upon contacting the service center, i was advised to bring the vehicle in for…”
2025-08-24 · Wheels“70k mile tires only lasted 45k miles. tires were worn on the insides after rotations every 5k miles. after changing tires, an alignment and inspection demonstrated the front struts were sagging. 4runner equipped with xreas.…”
2025-07-15 · Electrical System“when turning the steering wheel several things happen. channels change, phone hangs up, gps stops, air bag light comes on. dealership inspected and said need to change spiral cable. $1200 dollars…”
2024-11-26 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“neither the curtain airbags or steering wheel air bags deployed after a very bad car accident. super upset because this is the reason parents spend so much money to keep their kid safe. she banged her head on steering wheel and on window which should have been prevent by air bags on 2022 4runner bought brand new…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.