2022 Toyota 4Runner Problems, Recalls & Reliability

55 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 8/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Driver assistance leads the reports.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

55Complaints
8/100Trouble index
3Recalls

Better year

Where 2022 sits among all 4Runner years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Driver assistance 12 complaints (22%)
Other 8 complaints (15%)
Airbags 6 complaints (11%)
Suspension 6 complaints (11%)
Brakes & stability 5 complaints (9%)
Seat belts 4 complaints (7%)

Recalls (3)

EQUIPMENT 22V480000 2022

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…

Fix: 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…

EQUIPMENT 22V310000 2022

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to…

Fix: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21V963000 2021

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…

Fix: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number…

Technical service bulletins

92 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and electrical — are on file for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2022 4Runner TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2021peak 18 in 20232026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2022 Toyota 4Runner reliable?

The 2022 Toyota 4Runner drew 55 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 8/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).

What are the most common 2022 Toyota 4Runner problems?

The top reported problems for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner are driver assistance (12 complaints), other (8), and airbags (6).

Does the 2022 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?

3 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 Toyota 4Runner. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.