Worst 2021 Toyota 4Runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Toyota 4Runner
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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."
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2021 Toyota 4Runner — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota 4Runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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