2016 Toyota 4Runner: recalls and complaints

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• 19V74100017 Oct 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 19V0050009 Jan 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 17V76300029 Nov 2017Structure / Body / Hood
• 17V4250003 Jul 2017Equipment
• 17V2910001 May 2017Equipment
• 16V93700021 Dec 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 16V23600022 Apr 2016Equipment / Other / Labels
• 16V22800020 Apr 2016Equipment / Other / Labels

1. 19V741000Received 17 Oct 2019. 928,220 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number J0A, J0B, J0C, JLI. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Nov 2019.

2. 19V005000Received 9 Jan 2019. 1,299,448 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Feb 2019.

3. 17V763000Received 29 Nov 2017. 431 units.

   Structure / Body / Hood

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

   Report filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number SET17C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jan 2018.

4. 17V425000Received 3 Jul 2017. 3,547 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

   Report filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number SET17B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Sep 2017.

5. 17V291000Received 1 May 2017. 1,019 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.

   Report filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 17R1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2017.

6. 16V937000Received 21 Dec 2016. 2 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G06, GLR.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number G06, GLR.

7. 16V236000Received 22 Apr 2016. 94 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

   Report filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number SET16A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2016.

8. 16V228000Received 20 Apr 2016. 844 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 16R2.

   Report filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 16R2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jun 2016.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner?

2,233,605 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Toyota 4Runner have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Toyota 4Runner, model years 1984 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2016 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Toyota 4Runner open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 1 that name this model year.