2016 Toyota 4Runner: recalls and problems
8 recalls and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
I have a 2016 metallic gray toyota 4runner and there appears to be a clear-coat defect on the hood and roof.
Swivel motion has started to jam when half locked, base will show half red/half green and refuse to lock. unlock handle becomes hard to lift to swivel the car seat back to attempt to lock it again. i’ve contacted evenflo, but waiting to hear back.
The paint is failing on this vehicle. the color is 8s6 nautical blue metallic. the paint is peeling on the roof, hood, and two doors. the failure has been confirmed by a body shop.
We were traveling down the mountain of mt. nebo in dardanelle, ar, around 1:08pm on friday, may 22, 2026. it had been misty rain for a few hours. as we were traveling down the switchbacks of the mountain, we pressed on the brake to slow the vehicle; however, the vehicle did not slow down any. since we were coming to the next curve in the switchback, the decision was made to drive the car into a tree vs. risking flipp
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ||||
| 2016 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 4Runner. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.