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2012 Toyota 4Runner: recalls and problems

8 recalls and 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.

8recalls
96complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
9injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Air Bags70 · 73%
  • Electrical System6 · 6%
  • Unknown Or Other6 · 6%
  • Service Brakes6 · 6%
  • Steering5 · 5%
  • Engine5 · 5%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)3 · 3%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System2 · 2%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 2%
  • Suspension2 · 2%

What owners report

Steering

Consistent steering wheel shake between 60-65 mph. this is a very well known issue on the 2010-2024 4runners and it drives me and many others crazy, and feels unsafe to drive with. will happen almost anytime i’m on the highway. my vehicle only has 48k miles. this needs to be addressed.

Engine

Vehicle radiator light came on, shortly thereafter (5-10 min) vehicle overheated. waited for vehicle to cool down, then drove home. the following day drove the vehicle to dealership. after an inspection the dealer stated the heads are cracked and needed to be replaced. when i asked how this could happen to a car that is regularly serviced with only 90k miles his response was "the original heads were made of wea

Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2012 toyota 4runner. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. there was no warning light illuminated. the police department called and arranged for the vehicle to be towed to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the fuel pump had disintegrated and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified

Fuel System, Other

I was driving on the expressway, at about 70 to 75 miles. suddenly the vehicle just slowed down to 40 miles per hour. i almost got hit from the back by a truck. but, then it suddenly picked back up. this has happened several times but the shop nor the dealer could tell me what was wrong. i finally took it to another shop and they said it was the fuel pump. so i start researching to see if there were recalls on the fu

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 4Runner. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.