Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Toyota 4runner has 1 recall, 31 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
31
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V480000
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and rever... |
| May 22, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while reversing, he became aware tha... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she became aware th... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the X-REAS suspension system in th... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Similar to NUMEROUS newer ('12+) vehicles, the instrument cluster gauge needles light up even when t... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Took the vehicle in 3/19/2021 @ 6076 Mileage for a steering wheel shake, the dealer has tried numero... |
| Jul 18, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | System malfunction—the ‘brake’ alert flashed and chirped when there was NO obstacle on the road. Sa... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for... |
| May 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have attempted to use the SOS button 4 times in different days and in different locations, only co... |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | Whenever I strap my child into their car seat and tighten down the straps, the straps will not lock ... |
| Aug 20, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving down a road a mango fruit fell from a tree and hit the front glass causing it to break... |
| Jul 23, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof suddenly shattered while driving. The interior glass cracked and rained down on me. The ... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | The car shakes when going at speeds as low as 48 mph and as high as 68 mph that I know of. Typically... |
| Dec 23, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving down the road and heard a Loud bang. When I got home I was looking for the source an... |
| Nov 2, 2021 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owned a 2020 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while the driver who was her father... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Break problem after letting car sit overnight and coming up to a stop sign or anything slowly pedal ... |
| Sep 27, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Thirteen months ago I purchased a 2020 4 Runner from Parker Toyota. Last week my sunroof exploded fo... |
| Feb 14, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN SHE SLI... |
| Dec 8, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | ON DECEMBER 8 , 2020, THE ABOVE REFERENCED VEHICLES ENGINE STALLED THREE TIMES WHILE IN DRIVING MODE... |
| Dec 7, 2020 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | I WAS IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY |