Every 2017 Toyota 4Runner recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 18V753000
Oct 25, 2018Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
Full recall details for 18V753000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V831000
Dec 20, 2017Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Full recall details for 17V831000 →Structure · NHTSA 17V763000
Nov 29, 2017Structure:Body:Hood
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
Full recall details for 17V763000 →Tires · NHTSA 17V295000
Feb 5, 2017Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
- Risk
- A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Full recall details for 17V295000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V291000
Jan 5, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.
Full recall details for 17V291000 →
2017 Toyota 4Runner complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota 4Runner, reporting 3 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 208 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other14
- Service Brakes9
- Electrical System5
- Air Bags3
- Engine2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (104)
- Electrical System (49)
- Structure (39)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (13)
- Air Bags (8)
- Tires (7)
Read Toyota 4Runner owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota 4Runner. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“The car was running while in park. Our son got and and shifted the car into reverse from the passenger seat. The gear shift will engage without applying the brake or even without running and in park. The car crashed into one of our other vehicles parked behind the 4 runner.”
2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNERJul 14, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11750215
Injury reported
“A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME, DRIVING 50 MPH. PASSENGER SIDE HIT, ALL 8 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG UNDER STEERING WHEEL, CUT UP MY LEGS HORRIBLY, VERY SWOLLEN, REFUSED HOSPITAL DUE TO COVID 19 FEAR. THE AIRBAGS CUT UP MY LEFT ARM AND MY DAUGHTER'S RIGHT ARM(SHE WAS PASSENGER).”
2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNERJun 21, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11329874
Fire
“I WAS DRIVING MY 4 RUNNER DOWN THE THREE LANE CITY ROAD DOING ABOUT 40-45 MPS WHEN MY NAVIGATION SCREEN SHUT OFF AND TRIED TO RECONNECT TO MY PHONE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN A MATTER OF 5-7 MINUTES. SINCE I WAS DRIVING, I WAS NOT ABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITH EITHER MY PHONE OR MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM.”
2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNERMar 3, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11315748
Crash
“ON 7/22/2019, OUR 4RUNNER REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY. SPEED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT WAS APPROXIMATELY 55MPG AFTER HARD BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. NONE OF THE 4RUNNER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE ENTIRE FRONT END IS DESTROYED. SEE PHOTOS.”
2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNERJul 23, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11234158
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS LOCATED AT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, THE REAR CURTAIN AIR BAGS LOCATED AT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR, AND THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AIR BAGS ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED.”
2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNERNov 9, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11044936
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