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2019 Toyota 4Runner: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

4recalls
65complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other12 · 18%
  • Steering10 · 15%
  • Electrical System8 · 12%
  • Suspension7 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 11%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)6 · 9%
  • Engine6 · 9%
  • Air Bags5 · 8%
  • Service Brakes5 · 8%
  • Power Train4 · 6%

What owners report

Suspension

Thankfully the piece of my shock coil spring fell off in my driveway on aug 23rd 2026. i am being told i should not drive my car now as the entire coil spring can come off and cause me to crash. they have a 2018 trd pro at my dealership that has been waiting since march for the same part. i have called toyota as my 2019 trd pro fox suspension has a defect in the coil spring, but they will only fix if within the 3yr36

Steering,Suspension,Wheels

I have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 toyota 4runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. the vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. i have also experienced steering wheel vibration and instability, particularly at speeds above approximately 50–60 mph. over several years, the vehi

Steering,Suspension

My 2019 toyota 4runner has experienced an ongoing steering and suspension issue since early in its life. the vehicle required an alignment at approximately 6,800 miles and has required repeated alignments since. at approximately 48,000 miles, a separate repair facility identified lower control arm bushing concerns. the issue was not properly corrected, and the vehicle continued to require repeated alignment adjustme

Back Over Prevention

Vehicle back-up camera works intermittantly, sometimes working when placed in reverse, other times showing a black screen when placed in reverse. has not been a consistent enough problem for dealer repair/troubleshooting. a google search shows many 5th gen 4runner online web forms with lots of reports involving pinched, stretched, worn camera wiring harnesses inside the rear hatch or in the rubber wire boot between t

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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