2026 Toyota 4Runner recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner. It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 21–22 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
Recalls 2
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Equipment · other · labels
Problem: 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: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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: An incorrect load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A 4WD
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A RWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner.
4Runner 2WD
Auto (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.4 L · Turbo · SIDI & PFI
Regular
4Runner 2WD
Auto (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.4 L · Turbo · SIDI & PFI
Regular
4Runner 4WD
Auto (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.4 L · Turbo · SIDI & PFI
Regular
4Runner 4WD
Auto (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.4 L · Turbo · SIDI & PFI
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner, most recently for equipment · other · labels (09/02/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner.
Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner safe?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2026 a good year for the Toyota 4Runner?
Compare recalls and complaints across model years on our Toyota 4Runner page.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner get?
EPA ratings for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner range from 21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Related vehicles
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: 4Runner.