2022 Toyota 4Runner: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
3 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer. Few owner complaints for this year.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2022 Toyota 4Runner
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2022 Toyota 4Runner recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Equipment
An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 22V310000
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."
Fix: 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.
- Equipment
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 22V480000
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."
Fix: 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.
- Lights
An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 21V963000
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."
Fix: 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.
2022 Toyota 4Runner safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Warranty extension: SSC: Toyota Over-The- Air (OTA) Pilot Program Team Members SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22TC01
- Warranty extension: Ssc: special service campaign 22tc01 over-the-air (ota) pilot program.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2022 Toyota 4Runner safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
39 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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