2026 Toyota 4Runner Problems, Recalls & Reliability
12 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2026 sits among all 4Runner years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
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…
Technical service bulletins
30 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on brakes & stability and wheels & tires — are on file for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2026 4Runner TSB list →
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner drew 12 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2026 Toyota 4Runner problems?
The top reported problems for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner are transmission & drivetrain (3 complaints), electrical (3), and other (2).
Does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2026 Toyota 4Runner. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.