2024 TOYOTA 4Runner

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

1RecallsNHTSA Verified8ComplaintsNHTSA Data0InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2024 Toyota 4Runner presents a mixed reliability picture, notably impacted by a recall concerning equipment labeling. With an average failure mileage of just over 2000 miles, early attention to potential issues is advisable for prospective buyers.

Key Factor:Labeling compliance concerns

📋Why This Matters

The isolated recall for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner highlights potential compliance issues rather than critical safety flaws. However, inaccuracies in load-carrying capacity labels can lead to miscalculations in weight distribution and towing capabilities—key factors that impact both performance and safety. For buyers and owners alike, understanding these discrepancies is vital to ensure optimal use of the vehicle's capabilities.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Better than avg (1.5)
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    Summary: Compared to previous model years, the 2024 Toyota 4Runner shows some concerning trends with an active recall and related service bulletins. While Toyota generally has a strong reputation for quality, recent complaints indicate that even reliable brands may experience growing pains as they introduce new features or accessories.
Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

92/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-8
Complaint Impact-0.4
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2024 TOYOTA 4Runner

Model Year2024
MakeTOYOTA
Model4Runner
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Jan24
NEWProduction
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
May24
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

2 complaints (25% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 8 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟡Medium
2(25%)
🟢Low
6(75%)
✅Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

With a peak failure range of 0-20k miles and an average failure mileage at just over 2000 miles, owners should be vigilant during the early ownership period. Early intervention for any identified issues can mitigate more serious problems later on.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 1 of 8 complaints (13% coverage)
0-20k
1 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

EQUIPMENT

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Load Carrying Capacity Label

Issue: Inaccurate weight values could lead to improper handling or towing risk.

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Confirm load specifications and adjust driving habits accordingly until verified.

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Request clarification on label accuracy from the seller; review service records for any previous resolutions.

Campaign:22V123
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your TOYOTA dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (1)

Campaign: 24V548000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

8 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2024 4Runner.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning25%
Accident13%
Crash/Accident13%
Noise13%
Squeak13%
Stall13%
Body/Interior🔵 Low
STRUCTURE

See attached document for complaint.

Nov 24, 2025Open
Body/Interior🔵 Low
STRUCTURE

Last October we purchased a new 4 Runner (vin [XXX] ) and to date we have a little over 200 miles on it. The primary issue surrounding the lack of usage is that the running boards “platform" does not extend far enough out from the body. My wife has an extremely hard time both entering and exiting the vehicle, as the surface area is too narrow at 2 3/4". Even placing your foot parallel with the board is a challenge. On exiting there is a safety hazard as one's heel slips off of the rounded edge. The boards are six inches wide with three inches under the rocker panels. Not certain why this was designed this way as there is zero adjustment on the brackets. This is a potential slip and fall issue. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Aug 9, 2025Under Review
Brakes🔶 Medium
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

On [XXX] I was driving on [XXX] and was approaching my exit ramp and applied my brakes to slow down for the exit. My car began shaking and the brakes were vibrating very badly and not slowing down. I was either going to slam into the truck in front of me, or swerve and hit the highway retaining wall, which I ended up avoiding the truck and hitting the wall at 24 mph and my airbag didn't deploy. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and I submitted a case against Toyota that is still under review. No warning lamps, lights or sensors went off and the road was dry and no hazards on the road involved. Simply put, I applied my brakes and they failed which put me in severe risk of a big car crash and if I hadn't swerved and hit the wall it would of caused a larger accident. Toyota Case # [XXX] Toyota Customer Service Phone Number: 1-800-331-4331 Date of Incident: [XXX] Date of Toyota Inspection: 4/10/2025 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jun 16, 2025Under Review
Brakes🔵 Low
SERVICE BRAKES

The 6gen 2025 4Runner brakes squeal VERY badly, to the point where it has changed my driving habits. I am concerned there is something wrong. There needs to be a TSB or a recall, it's really bad. Apparently a lot of people are also reporting that the brakes squeak really badly especially in reverse. I have found that if I slam on the brakes, the noise does not occur as much. In other words, if I drive and brake normally, the brakes scream. If I slam on the brakes, not as much noise. So now I drive differently in order to avoid the obnoxiously loud noise. Thanks Toyota!!!!

Jun 10, 2025Under Review
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Camera system, rear, from, 360 degree all are distorted and makes hard to see yellow and white painted lines, pedestrians, and other obstacles while parking. System is defective and do not work as it should.

May 23, 2025Under Review
Body/Interior🔵 Low
STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the rear passenger-side seat belt strap detached. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the failure occurred due to an outside interference from the misuse of a child safety seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,038.

Oct 17, 2024Resolved
Steering/Suspension🔶 Medium
WHEELS

On [XXX] I was driving my '24 4Runner Limited with factory installed Yokohama Geolander G96 245 60 20 tires and had the driver side rear tire inner sidewall blow out. There was nothing in the road that could've hit the rear tire after missing the front tire. I called Yokohama IAW their warranty procedure. They said I'd have to take it to the dealership for inspection to see if it was defective. Called my dealership and got an appt, drove 50 miles to the dealer only to have the service rep spend MAYBE 20 seconds looking at the tire to say "it was hit by something" even though there is zero evidence of a puncture - Picture included. He didn't even dismount it to inspect the inner sidewall. He pointed at some marks on the wheel (NOT THE TIRE) saying something hit it there - ALL 5 wheels on the vehicle have the exact same CASTING MARKS - Pictures included. In fact, he spent more time questioning me about not having the dealer's "wheel/tire package" and then getting a quote to sell me a $428 tire instead of properly inspecting my tire. He even allowed my Limited rim to fall over on it's face! There are numerous pages of evidence showing that Yokohoma has an extended history of problems with this specific line of tires, as well as some of their other lines. "Since 2010, there have been 3 major tire recalls by Yokohama. Two of these are related to “inadequate markings”. The other recall involved a problem with the geometry of the tire itself. These tires had “irregular geometry” that made it more likely that the sidewall would give and blow out while the car was in motion. By “irregular geometry” Yokohama was referring to the fact that the interior of the tire’s sidewalls was not of uniform thickness. I read one article to the service rep and he immediately blew it off as "totally different circumstance", again repeating that mine was hit by something. This service rep was more interested in selling a tire than trying to find out what happened with mine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Sep 23, 2024Resolved
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When modifying the "Beep" volume which is tied to the audio beep when locking or unlocking the car, the car will then turn off the wireless ability read the key fob when using it to lock or unlock the car. The proximity feature will still function and you are still able to start the car. But you will lose functionality with all key fob buttons; lock, unlock, and panic will not be functional. This is listed in detail in the this 4Runner forums group. [XXX] This has been a known issue since 2022 and is still an issue. Toyota does not acknowledge this is a recall or an official issue. Every time an owner makes this change they are required to bring the vehicle to the dealership for them to re-enable the wireless key fob. This is an issue and must be resolved. I have access to modify my vehicles info on my own as my brother is a Toyota Tech and has the ability to do so. Please look at the forum link, there is greater detail of this issue occurring and 100s of accounts of owners reporting the issue. Please look at the forum link INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

May 3, 2024Resolved

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common issues with the 2024 Toyota 4Runner?

The primary concern reported involves inaccuracies in the load carrying capacity label due to a recall. This issue emphasizes the importance of confirming weight specifications before towing or carrying heavy loads, ensuring safe operation.

How does the reliability of the latest Toyota models compare?

While Toyota has historically maintained high reliability standards, new model introductions can sometimes reveal initial defects or recalls—as seen with the labeling issue in the latest models. Buyers should remain informed about these updates and check service histories carefully.

📊Year-over-Year Context

➡️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2024 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Immediate Action: If any recalls are listed as 'incomplete', contact a certified TOYOTA service center—repairs are performed at no cost to you.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in TOYOTA's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request the VIN from the seller and verify the 'Clean' recall status via NHTSA.
  • This specific 4Runner year is noted for its strong reliability foundations.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.