Worst 2020 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR BAGS
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 4 | — | 9,746 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | — | — | 3,450 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 44,004 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 4,300 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 4,550 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 28,700 mi | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 28,700 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST | 1 | 1 | — | 13,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 28,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2020 Toyota 4runner
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~280 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Other Toyota 4runner Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota 4runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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