TOYOTA 4RUNNER (2019) recall — Steering
Southeast Toyota recalls 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runners with loose steering fasteners that could cause loss of control or road hazards. Owners must have dealers inspect and re-tighten components free of charge by November 19, 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runners due to loose steering fasteners that may cause loss of vehicle control or detach accessories, increasing crash risk. Owners should have dealers inspect and re-tighten components at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224468-toyota-4runner-2019-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224468-toyota-4runner-2019-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V670000
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“Toyota 4Runner 2019 Steering Recall: Loose Fasteners Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224468-toyota-4runner-2019-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V670000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V670000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose fasteners during installation can cause the vehicle to lose control or cause accessories to detach, becoming road hazards. This increases the chance of crashes or injuries if the vehicle is driven without proper tightening.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runners with loose steering fasteners are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without proper inspection are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner was installed with loose steering fasteners. The recall covers vehicles purchased between specific dates.
- Brand
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact SET Customer Service
Call 1-866-405-4226 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
November 19, 2019Have Dealers Inspect Vehicle
Dealers will re-tighten steering and suspension fasteners at no cost as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened, causing loose fasteners.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
The recall covers 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runners with loose steering fasteners that may cause loss of control or road hazards.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226 to schedule a dealer inspection for free re-tightening of fasteners.
Contact Southeast Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Southeast Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V670000 — Southeast Toyota Southeast Toyota Hello, I own a Southeast Toyota that is covered by recall 19V670000 from Southeast Toyota. The official recall notice states: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V670000 (September 20, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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