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2020 Toyota 4Runner Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 31 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2020 Toyota 4Runner

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
31
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Toyota 4Runner (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V480000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Toyota 4Runner

Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
6
Air Bags
5
Steering
4
Service Brakes
4
Suspension
3
Back Over Prevention
2
Exterior Lighting
1
Wheels
1
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Toyota 4Runner — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

✅ Best model years: 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Toyota 4Runner

Is the 2020 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall and 31 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota 4Runner have?
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota 4Runner?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Toyota 4Runner are: Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Steering, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Toyota 4Runner safe to buy?
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota 4Runner should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota 4Runner are: 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.