2020 Toyota 4RUNNER
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 32 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 139 |
| 1998 | 130 |
| 1999 | 220 |
| 2000 | 379 |
| 2001 | 154 |
| 2002 | 192 |
| 2003 | 528 |
| 2004 | 612 |
| 2005 | 410 |
| 2006 | 381 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 146 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 96 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 77 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 81 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
16% · 5 reportsAir bags
16% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The 4RUNNER struck a vehicle that ran a red light. The 4RUNNER was at approximately 35 miles per hour and struck the other vehicle, a Nissan altima side on with enough force to propel that vehicle two lanes into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-21
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Back over prevention
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing camera and warnings.
Steering
13% · 4 reportsSuspension
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing coil springs.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-09-01Equipment22V480000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V480000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.