• November 4, 2020Fuel system

  Fuel Pump May Fail

  NHTSA campaign 20V-682 · 1,525,742 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus…

  The risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall…

• September 20, 2019Steering

  Improperly Tightened Steering/Suspension Fasteners

  NHTSA campaign 19V-670 · 34 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

  The risk: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  The remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.

• October 25, 2018Equipment

  Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110

  NHTSA campaign 18V-753 · 1,295 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  The risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.

• December 20, 2017Equipment

  Incorrect Load Information on Label/FMVSS 110

  NHTSA campaign 17V-831 · 649 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  The risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

• November 29, 2017Body and structure

  Billet Overlay Grill may Detach from Vehicle

  NHTSA campaign 17V-763 · 431 vehicles potentially affected · Structure

  The defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

  The risk: If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The 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 customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner: 20V-682 (Fuel Pump May Fail); 19V-670 (Improperly Tightened Steering/Suspension Fasteners); 18V-753 (Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110); 17V-831 (Incorrect Load Information on Label/FMVSS 110); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2018 Toyota 4Runner has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2018 Toyota 4Runner?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Toyota dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.