2023 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls

1 safety recall, 33 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
33Complaints
7Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Toyota 4RUNNER recall list

Equipment recall

23V-680
October 12, 2023 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23A.

2023 Toyota 4RUNNER owner complaints

33 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other12
Tires4
Steering3
Suspension3
Exterior Lighting3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Service Brakes2
Seat Belts2
Power Train2
Forward Collision Avoidance2

Recent complaints

October 14, 2026SteeringSuspension

Vehicle Component: Solid Rear Axle Assembly / Rear Suspension GeometryDefect Summary: The vehicle exhibits a factory manufacturing defect causing severe rear axle misalignment. At approximately 350 miles from new, an official dealership Hunter alignment report documented out-of-spec rear alignment parameters (-0.16° rear total toe) on a non-adjustable, factory solid rear axle assembly. Safety Risk & Impact: A misaligned solid rear axle compromises vehicle stability, introduces rear thrust angle deviation, and impairs predictable vehicle tracking and emergency evasive handling at highway speeds. Because a solid rear axle has no factory adjustment points, this indicates a bent or improperly ma

September 4, 2026Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock using the key fob or the buttons on the door. The doors had to be manually locked and unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed to be a known issue, and the locks were replaced. Shortly after the vehicle was repaired, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was confirmed; however, the warranty coverage only provided a repair for the driver's side door. The failure had occurred on the passenger door and the rear driver’s side door, and the repairs were not covered under recall or warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf

August 25, 2026Tires

Purchased size 265/70R17 tires (Michelin Defender LTX M/S2) exhibiting severe highway vibration immediately post-installation. The vibration persisted continuously for two years across every rotation, posing serious handling and steering risks. For two years, local shop staff gaslit the customer, claiming an "out-of-round" tire or casing defect was impossible to avoid warranty obligations. During a visit in front of store management, staff repeated the claim in front of management. The customer then presented real-time technical data from Google on the spot, forcing staff to admit casing defects happen. Despite this, management cleared the driver to leave, assuring the vehicle was safe to op

May 21, 2026Service Brakes

New, strange noise started in Dec'25 (41K miles; 2yrs 9 months). No warning lights. Diagnosed as failed brake accumulator (first at an independent shop, later at the dealer). Apparently the accumulator is part of the full master cylinder assembly which must be replaced. Toyota has quoted $3,200 to complete this repair and is telling me it must be out of pocket.

March 3, 2026Steering

I was driving the vehicle and suddenly the steering wheel started to getting hard to turn it and the dash board doesn’t show any failure I went right away to dealership close by they inspected the vehicle they states there is a power steering failure but the car never showed any failure on dashboard or safety system

2023 Toyota 4RUNNER crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 24.6%.

2023 Toyota 4RUNNER recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER. The most recent, filed October 12, 2023, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (12 reports), followed by tires.

Is the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER safe?

The 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.