{"id":"2019_toyota_4runner","make":"Toyota","make_slug":"toyota","model":"4Runner","model_slug":"4runner","year":2019,"url":"/toyota/4runner/2019/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":40625,"model":"4Runner 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":21,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":479,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":40628,"model":"4Runner 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"Part-time 4WD","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":20,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":491,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Wed Jan 23 00:00:00 EST 2019"},{"id":40631,"model":"4Runner 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S5)","cyl":6,"displ":4.0,"eng":"AWD","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":20,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":491,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TYX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"20V682000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2020-11-04","owner_notified":"2021-01-21","units":1525742,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles.  The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.","consequence":"If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.  Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.  Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available.  Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021.  Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.  Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012.  Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02.  Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.","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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"20TA02, 20LA01","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V670000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC","reported":"2019-09-20","owner_notified":"2019-10-28","units":34,"summary":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles.  During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SET19B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V244000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2019-03-27","owner_notified":"2019-05-24","units":3634,"summary":"Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles.  The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","consequence":"If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.  The recall began May 24, 2019.  Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.  GST's number for this recall is 19R1.","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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"19R1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"18V753000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC","reported":"2018-10-25","owner_notified":"2018-11-28","units":1295,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SET18A","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":78,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":64,"crash":5,"fire":1,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",12],["Steering",10],["Electrical System",9],["Fuel/Propulsion System",7],["Suspension",6],["Engine",6]],"by_year":{"2019":5,"2020":13,"2021":20,"2022":5,"2023":5,"2024":5,"2025":8,"2026":3},"excerpts":[["2024-10-01","Structure","The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was discovered that the undercarriage was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and almost crashed into another vehicle. The contac\u2026"],["2024-08-27","Air Bags","I was in an accident where the vehicle ran into the guard rail while on the interstate. The vehicle had significant damage and has now been declared a Total Loss by the insurance company. With the amount of damage to the front side of the vehicle, the airbag did not deploy and leaves us wondering with such damage, why \u2026"],["2024-07-30","Power Train","Transmission went out at 84000 miles. Accelerated into lane then nothing wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t go into traffic."]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.246,"seats":null,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.246,"seats":null,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":36,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":18,"ncap":4,"complaints":64},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}