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2022 Toyota 4Runner

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
86 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA39
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA17 mpg
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The 2022 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 2WD, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 39 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
4Runner 2WDGasRWD4.0L 6-cyl161917$3,650
4Runner 4WDGas4WD (part-time)4.0L 6-cyl161917$3,650
4Runner 4WDGasAWD4.0L 6-cyl161917$3,650

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44437, 44440, 44441.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Equipment

SET22A
280 vehicles
ProblemSoutheast 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."RiskAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSET 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 campaign 22V480000reported Jul 6, 2022Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
○minor

Equipment

22R1
661 vehicles
ProblemGulf 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."RiskAn illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGST 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 campaign 22V310000reported May 6, 2022Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
▲high

Exterior Lighting

SET21A
78 vehicles
ProblemSoutheast 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."RiskAn inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V963000reported Dec 13, 2021Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
39complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 2 · 2022: 7 · 2023: 13 · 2024: 8 · 2025: 4 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance7
Unspecified7
Air Bags6
Suspension6
Service Brakes5
Seat Belts4

What owners describe

“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.”Dec 20, 2023 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“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.”Oct 29, 2023 · Suspension · NHTSA owner report
“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…”Sep 5, 2023 · Seat Belts · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆25%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆25%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other 4Runner model years

A

2026 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2025 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 58 complaints

A

2024 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 8 complaints

A

2023 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 32 complaints

A

2021 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 36 complaints

A

2020 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 33 complaints

C

2019 Toyota 4Runner

4 recalls · 64 complaints

C

2018 Toyota 4Runner

5 recalls · 58 complaints

C

2017 Toyota 4Runner

5 recalls · 36 complaints

F

2016 Toyota 4Runner

8 recalls · 79 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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