2022 Toyota 4Runner Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has a complaint index of 70, ranking 7th worst among 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict with 39 complaints, 3 recalls, and 5 crashes reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 4Runner years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 39
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 16 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2022 Toyota 4Runner problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other8 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (18%)
- Airbags6 (15%)
- Brakes5 (13%)
- Engine5 (13%)
- Steering4 (10%)
- Seat Belts3 (8%)
- Electrical System2 (5%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate to severe crashes, including head-on and side impacts, sometimes resulting in injury.
- Some drivers describe sudden loss of motive power on the highway paired with warning lights and, in one case, visible smoke and flames from under the hood, with failure reported at 47,000 miles median mileage for engine complaints.
- The rear backup camera display is described as blurry, with dealers telling owners to rely on mirrors instead.
- One owner reported the driver's seat belt buckle would not release, trapping them in the seat shortly after purchase.
- A wiring harness was reportedly destroyed by rodents attracted to soy-based insulation just days after purchase.
- Adaptive cruise control has been reported to trigger sudden, unexpected braking for vehicles not directly ahead, raising rear-end collision risk.
2022 Toyota 4Runner recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V480000Jul 6, 2022Other280 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 22V310000May 6, 2022Other661 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V963000Dec 13, 2021Electrical System78 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
Remedy: 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.
2022 Toyota 4Runner fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 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.
2022 compared with other 4Runner years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2022 4Runner has a complaint index of 70, ranking 7th worst out of 21 model years, with a Caution verdict based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota 4Runner?
- The top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each with 7 complaints (18% share), followed by Airbags with 6 complaints and 5 crashes.
- Does the 2022 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 4Runner: two involving incorrect or fading load capacity labels and one involving a wiring harness fix for inoperable high beams. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 4Runner compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 70 is worse than years like 2021 (20, Best) and 2024 (5, Best), but better than 2025 (95, Avoid) and 2006 (100, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota 4Runner?
- The EPA rates the 2022 4Runner at 17 mpg combined (16 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.