{"id":"2022_toyota_4runner","make":"Toyota","make_slug":"toyota","model":"4Runner","model_slug":"4runner","year":2022,"url":"/toyota/4runner/2022/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":44437,"model":"4Runner 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":19,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":503,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3650,"save_spend":-7000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Tue Oct 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":44440,"model":"4Runner 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"Part-time 4WD","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":19,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":515,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3650,"save_spend":-7000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Tue Oct 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":44441,"model":"4Runner 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":19,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":519,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3650,"save_spend":-7000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Tue Oct 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"22V480000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC","reported":"2022-07-06","owner_notified":"2022-09-01","units":280,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SET22A","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V310000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2022-05-06","owner_notified":"2022-06-30","units":661,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22R1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V963000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","mfr":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC","reported":"2021-12-13","owner_notified":"2022-02-11","units":78,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SET21A","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":86,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":39,"crash":5,"fire":1,"injured":7,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",7],["Unspecified",7],["Air Bags",6],["Suspension",6],["Service Brakes",5],["Seat Belts",4]],"by_year":{"2021":2,"2022":7,"2023":13,"2024":8,"2025":4,"2026":5},"excerpts":[["2023-12-20","Service Brakes","Vehicle brakes normally initially at stop lights but then the brakes are unable to hold the vehicle stationary. Brake pedal slowly goes to the floor and vehicle creeps forward into traffic. No warning lights. No brake fluid leaks at wheels. Full brake fluid reservoir."],["2023-10-29","Suspension","Around 50-55mph, shake can be felt in the steering wheel. Possible needle bearing? Common complaint yet Toyota states it is operating \"normal\". Steering wheel shake is not normal. This has occurred since I purchased the vehicle."],["2023-09-05","Seat Belts","My daughter was seated on the passenger side rear of my vehicle. Her seatbelt was on correctly and we were slowing down to pull into the driveway. My daughter said her seatbelt was stuck and wouldn't loosen. She unbuckled the seatbelt and tried to loosen it and remove it from around her waist. She was stuck in the seat\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.246,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.246,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":36,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":17,"ncap":4,"complaints":39},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}