YearToAvoid

2023 Toyota 4Runner Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2023 Toyota 4Runner has a complaint index of 75, ranking it 6th worst out of 21 model years, and is rated Avoid relative to other 4Runner years. Owners reported 32 complaints, mostly involving suspension/tires and collision-avoidance systems, plus one recall.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
75/100
#6 of 21 4Runner years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
32
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
6
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2024
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
16 city / 19 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2023 Toyota 4Runner problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other12 (38%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (19%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (13%)
  4. Electrical System3 (9%)
  5. Engine3 (9%)
  6. Airbags2 (6%)
  7. Brakes2 (6%)
  8. Seat Belts2 (6%)
  9. Steering2 (6%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Steering wheel and vehicle shake violently at highway speeds around 58 to 60 mph, sometimes traced to tire vibration.
  • Seat belts have been reported to unexpectedly unbuckle simultaneously after a rollover.
  • Backup camera displays a distorted image shortly after purchase.
  • Airbags failed to deploy during a reported collision.
  • Brake pedal reportedly became stiff and unresponsive during braking, resulting in a crash.
  • Engine reportedly raced above 5,000 RPM and disengaged from the transmission after being struck from behind.
2023 Toyota 4Runner complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2023Aug 2023Nov 2023May 2024Nov 2024May 2025Jan 2026May 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2023 (3).

2023 Toyota 4Runner recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V680000Oct 12, 2023Other13 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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."

    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 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.

2023 compared with other 4Runner years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Best2036117
2022Caution7039317
2023Avoid7532117
2024Best58117
2025Avoid9557122

All Toyota 4Runner years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Compared with other 4Runner model years, 2023 ranks 6th worst out of 21 years tracked, with a complaint index of 75 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA data shows Suspension, Wheels & Tires as the top problem area with 6 complaints (19% share), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras with 4 complaints (13%).
Does the 2023 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 23V680000, for an incorrect load carrying capacity label; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
At what mileage do 2023 4Runner problems typically show up?
Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 9,500 miles, with suspension complaints showing a median of 11,501.5 miles.
How does the 2023 4Runner compare to other recent years?
The 2023 model's complaint index of 75 is higher than 2020 (35), 2021 (20), and 2024 (5), all of which carry Good or Best verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.