2019 Toyota 4Runner Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#13 most-complained of 21 4Runner years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Toyota 4Runner has 65 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 40 out of 100 — #13 highest of 21 4Runner model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (13 complaints, 20% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 65
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 17 city / 20 hwy
Top 2019 Toyota 4Runner problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System13 (20%)
- Other12 (18%)
- Steering10 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (15%)
- Electrical System8 (12%)
- Engine6 (9%)
- Airbags5 (8%)
- Brakes5 (8%)
- Structure & Body4 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (6%)
2019 Toyota 4Runner recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 19V670000Sep 20, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires34 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 19V244000Mar 27, 2019Other3,634 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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."
Risk: 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.
2019 Toyota 4Runner fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other 4Runner years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Toyota 4Runner a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner ranks #13 of 21 among 4Runner model years (Complaint Index 40/100, verdict: Good). It has 65 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (13 complaints), steering (10 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 13,075 miles.
- Does the 2019 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, most recently reported 2020, covering fuel system, suspension, wheels & tires, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?
- EPA rates the 2019 Toyota 4Runner at 18 MPG combined (17 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.