YearToAvoid

2024 Toyota 4Runner Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2024 Toyota 4Runner has a complaint index of 5, ranking 20th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a Best verdict. It has 8 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive recalls.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
5/100
#20 of 21 4Runner years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
8
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Structure & Body
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
16 city / 19 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2024 Toyota 4Runner problems

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

  1. Structure & Body3 (38%)
  2. Brakes2 (25%)
  3. Electrical System2 (25%)
  4. Airbags1 (13%)
  5. Other1 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)

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

What owners report

  • Owners describe brakes vibrating badly and failing to slow the vehicle before a crash.
  • A rear passenger-side seat belt strap detached while driving at 25 mph, though the cause was linked to a child safety seat.
  • Some owners report brakes squealing loudly, especially when reversing.
  • Changing the audio beep volume setting reportedly disables the key fob's wireless lock and unlock function.
  • One owner found the running board platform too narrow, making entry and exit difficult.
2024 Toyota 4Runner complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2024Sep 2024Oct 2024May 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Nov 2025; peak Jun 2025 (2).

2024 Toyota 4Runner recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V548000Jul 23, 2024Other33,848 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

2024 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.

2024 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
2022Caution7039317
2023Avoid7532117
2024Best58117
2025Avoid9557122

All Toyota 4Runner years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 4Runner ranks 20th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 5, earning a Best verdict relative to other 4Runner years.
Does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 4Runner, involving a labeling issue from Gulf States Toyota, with no do-not-drive designation.
What problems do owners report on the 2024 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA complaints show Structure & Body issues as the top problem area at 38% of complaints, followed by Brakes and Electrical System issues at 25% each.
How many complaints does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner have?
NHTSA lists 8 complaints for the 2024 4Runner, including 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires or deaths reported.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner?
The EPA rates the 2024 4Runner at 17 mpg combined (16 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

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.