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US recalls (1)
Equipment: other, labels
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner complaints (36)
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota 4Runner (3 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 43 model years of this model, it ranks #30 for the most complaints (median 65).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 13 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Toyota 4Runner version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 4Runner 2WD 4.0 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD 4.0 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD 4.0 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.