2016 Toyota 4Runner Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 80 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2016 Toyota 4Runner
The 2016 Toyota 4Runner shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
80
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Toyota 4Runner (8)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019….
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and…
🔧 Structure: Body: Hood: Hinge And Attachments
If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service…
🔧 Structure: Body: Hood
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET…
🔧 Equipment
If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331….
🔧 Tires
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at…
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Toyota 4Runner
Based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Toyota 4Runner — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2010, 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2013, 2017, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Toyota 4Runner
Is the 2016 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Toyota 4Runner has 8 recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota 4Runner have?
The 2016 Toyota 4Runner has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota 4Runner?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Toyota 4Runner safe to buy?
The 2016 Toyota 4Runner has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are 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: 2013, 2017, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2010, 2011.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.