2021 Model Year

Toyota 4Runner

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
31
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
5

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jan 2026

My backup camera does not work consistently. It will sometimes come on and show objects behind me; other times it is a black screen. I have read wh...

BACK OVER PREVENTION Crash
Dec 2025

Rear backup camera has been failing or intermittently working, it is available for insp[ection upon request. This has created a situation upon reversi...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2025

Vehicle was diagnosed from a mechanic with no fuel pressure due to not starting. Vehicle has approximately 135,000 miles and had no warnings or indica...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Jul 2025

Saturday morning July 12th after starting my vehicle, a warning was presented “SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION”. I immediately took it to the dealership...

Electrical System
Mar 2025

Several door lock actuators have prematurely failed. The first to do so was front passenger door in summer 2024; front driver door lock failed a few m...

Brakes
Feb 2025

My brakes and rotors are requiring replacement after less than 10,000. I purchased my vehicle used with less than 15,000 miles. My brakes and rotors h...

POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 2024

As the vehicle was traveling on a highway at 35 mph the vehicle shut off electronically three times and powered itself back on after 15 seconds or so...

Suspension
Feb 2024

TRD PRO MODEL Clunk at low speeds. FOX shocks on TRD PRO make clunking sound at low speeds. Toyota replaced 3 shocks under warranty. The 3rd one the...

Brakes Crash
Jan 2024

While pulling this vehicle in to my garage about halfway in the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle hit a bench on the opposite side of the...

Suspension
Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota 4Runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E051000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has 31 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is STEERING,SUSPENSION. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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