Is your car affected?
Check by VIN to confirm the
exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (2)
Equipment: other, labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. 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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
Equipment: other, labels
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. 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 load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 26R1.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota 4Runner. Among 43 model years of this model, it ranks #39 for the most complaints (median 65).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota 4Runner version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 4Runner 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 4Runner 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 4Runner 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 4Runner 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 4Runner Hybrid 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 4Runner Hybrid 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
Need this data in your app?
Recalls, complaints, crash ratings and fuel economy as a JSON API. Decode up to 50 VINs per call and get a daily feed of new recalls.
Explore the API →Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.