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2020 Toyota 4Runner: recalls and problems

1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

1recalls
33complaints
4crashes reported
0fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other8 · 24%
  • Service Brakes5 · 15%
  • Air Bags5 · 15%
  • Steering4 · 12%
  • Suspension4 · 12%
  • Back Over Prevention3 · 9%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance3 · 9%
  • Exterior Lighting2 · 6%
  • Wheels2 · 6%
  • Structure2 · 6%

What owners report

Electrical System,Visibility

The door actuator have been replaced a minimum of eight times. huge safety risk involved since we never know if the vehicle is going to lock. toyota continues to replace them but not addressing the underlying issue. not sure if this is all related but the blower motor has been replaced 3- 4 times and the battery has been replaced 4 times

Exterior Lighting

Driver side headlight goes out approximately every 6 months. sometimes the light only has to be “wiggled” in its connection and the light comes back on. sometimes the light must be replaced. the light has also exploded when my spouse was attempting to replace the lightbulb. a friend has a 2014 toyota 4 runner and the drivers lightbulb has been replaced approximately 12 times in 6 years. the passenger side headlight i

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2020 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle and reversing, the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank image. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was a

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2020 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while reversing, he became aware that the rear-view camera failed to display an image. the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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