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Toyota 4RUNNER 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Toyota 4RUNNER: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

162Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
5Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags111 complaints

111 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V340000, 19V005000, 19V741000.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V515000, 16V577000.

Electrical System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V014000, 14V743000, 16V396000.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V014000Reported January 16, 2013 - 3,235 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,235 vehicles across all affected models.

13V123000Reported April 9, 2013 - 7,525 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 7,525 vehicles across all affected models.

14V743000Reported November 19, 2014 - 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,233 vehicles across all affected models.

15V515000Reported August 13, 2015 - 2,530 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 2,530 vehicles across all affected models.

16V340000Reported May 23, 2016 - 1,754,517 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,754,517 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 vehicles across all affected models.

16V577000Reported August 3, 2016 - 425 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 425 vehicles across all affected models.

17V425000Reported July 3, 2017 - 3,547 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3,547 vehicles across all affected models.

19V005000Reported January 9, 2019 - 1,299,448 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,299,448 vehicles across all affected models.

19V741000Reported October 17, 2019 - 928,220 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 928,220 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20116
20124
20139
20144
20154
201635
201771
20189
20194
20205
20212
20221
20232
20242
20253
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.