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2026 Toyota 4Runner Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 5 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Toyota 4Runner

The 2026 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2026 Toyota 4Runner

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
5
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2026 Toyota 4Runner?

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NHTSA Recalls — 2026 Toyota 4Runner (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V282000
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Most Common Problems — 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
2
Unknown Or Other
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Visibility/wiper
1
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Toyota 4Runner — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2026 model year is highlighted.

2020 31 complaints 2021 33 complaints 2022 39 complaints 2023 30 complaints 2024 8 complaints 2025 44 complaints 2026 5 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2024, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner have?
The 2026 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 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Exterior Lighting, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner safe to buy?
The 2026 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, 2026. 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.