2023 Toyota 4Runner Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner. Part of Generation 5 — 2010–2024.

20222024
Complaints
41
per 10K Sold
3.7
US Sales
109,951
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2023 Toyota 4Runner Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#23 complaints

Tire Defects

#32 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Toyota 4Runner

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~13 vehicles.

23V680000Equipment:other:labels
~13 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. 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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2023 Toyota 4Runner — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Toyota 4Runner has 41 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Toyota 4Runner?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (3 complaints); Tire Defects (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2023 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner include 10 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 13 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Toyota 4Runner?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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