2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

175 complaints filed with NHTSA.

175
Complaints
11
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS92
STRUCTURE:BODY10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)6
SERVICE BRAKES6
WHEELS5
STEERING5
SUSPENSION5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
POWER TRAIN3
ENGINE3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2

Recalls (12)

16V34000023/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 20

14V74300019/11/2014

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affec

19V74100017/10/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 GX4

13V01400016/01/2013

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model y

15V51500013/08/2015

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them w

13V12300009/04/2013

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-20

19V00500009/01/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, Louis

18V02400009/01/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan),

16V57700003/08/2016

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn

10V03500003/02/2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPA

10V03600003/02/2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

16V39600002/06/2016

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Priu

Recent Complaints

20251022CrashAIR BAGS

My 4Runner was involved in a collision where the airbags did not deploy, and I was knocked unconscious from hitting the steering wheel. The vehicle now shows an SRS fault code and is subject to an open Takata airbag recall. Toyota corporate initially stated they would cover towing for the recall repair, then reversed that decision, claiming an airbag fault does not prevent the vehicle from starting. Because of the failed airbag deployment and recall defect, the vehicle is unsafe to drive until

20211008FireSEATS

Heated seat on drivers side was hot but heater was turned off. After a 1/2 hour drive smoke started coming out of the center console. Driver parked and exited the vehicle and called for help. Fire department arrived and put water on the fire then disconnected the battery. The insurance company determined the vehicle is a total loss. There were no personal injuries. Toyota Case #211004001272 I am not pleased that Toyota is treating this as a claim instead of a safety concern when I clearly stated

20200729FireSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE HEATED DRIVER'S SEAT UNINTENTIONALLY ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THEY MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF THE HEATED SEAT, HOWEVER, THE SEAT CONTINUED TO HEAT UP. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND AFTER THEY WAITED, THEY ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THEY NEEDED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATED SEATS BURNED THEIR SKIN HOWEVER, NO MEDICAL AT

Mileage: 118,200

20190305CrashSERVICE BRAKES

03/04/2019- I WAS DRIVING DOWN A DRY ROAD IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH. A GRADUAL TURN, AND I STRESS GRADUAL, CAME UP AND UPON TURNING THE WHEEL TO TAKE THE SLIGHT CURB THE VSC/ ANTI SLIP BRAKING KICKED IN AND THE COMPUTER 'SENSED' I LOST CONTROLLED AT WHICH POINT IT TOOK OVER AND LOCKED THE BRAKES UP. THIS ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMPUTER TOOK AWAY ALL OF MY CONTROL, STRAIGHTENED MY CAR OUT SENDING ME OFF THE ROAD INTO A DRIED UP RIVER BED TOTALLING MY TRUCK COMP

Mileage: 229,000

20190305CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

03/04/2019- I WAS DRIVING DOWN A DRY ROAD IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH. A GRADUAL TURN, AND I STRESS GRADUAL, CAME UP AND UPON TURNING THE WHEEL TO TAKE THE SLIGHT CURB THE VSC/ ANTI SLIP BRAKING KICKED IN AND THE COMPUTER 'SENSED' I LOST CONTROLLED AT WHICH POINT IT TOOK OVER AND LOCKED THE BRAKES UP. THIS ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMPUTER TOOK AWAY ALL OF MY CONTROL, STRAIGHTENED MY CAR OUT SENDING ME OFF THE ROAD INTO A DRIED UP RIVER BED TOTALLING MY TRUCK COMP

Mileage: 229,000

20160521CrashAIR BAGS

DURING A WREAK GOING ABOUT 40 MPH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR FLIPPED AND HIT A TREE THEN LANDED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CAR LEFT THE STREET AND WENT ONTO GRAVEL ROAD PRIOR TO LOOSING CONTROL.

Mileage: 100,000

20140612CrashSTEERING

MY WIFE WAS AT A RED LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE WHEN SHE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER AND TIRE AREA . NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED THERE IS OVER 8,000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGES THE OTHER DRIVER WAS MOVING 35+ MPH AT IMPACT SO NOW ALONG WITH THE WHIPLASH AND SHOULDER BRUISES AND SEAT BELTS CUTS THERE MENTAL DAMAGE SHE FEEL THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WHEN REPAIRED IN CLOSING I FEEL AT THE SPEED OF TRAVEL ON IMPACT THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR

Mileage: 58,000

20140612CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

MY WIFE WAS AT A RED LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE WHEN SHE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER AND TIRE AREA . NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED THERE IS OVER 8,000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGES THE OTHER DRIVER WAS MOVING 35+ MPH AT IMPACT SO NOW ALONG WITH THE WHIPLASH AND SHOULDER BRUISES AND SEAT BELTS CUTS THERE MENTAL DAMAGE SHE FEEL THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WHEN REPAIRED IN CLOSING I FEEL AT THE SPEED OF TRAVEL ON IMPACT THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR

Mileage: 58,000

20140612CrashSUSPENSION

MY WIFE WAS AT A RED LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE WHEN SHE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER AND TIRE AREA . NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED THERE IS OVER 8,000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGES THE OTHER DRIVER WAS MOVING 35+ MPH AT IMPACT SO NOW ALONG WITH THE WHIPLASH AND SHOULDER BRUISES AND SEAT BELTS CUTS THERE MENTAL DAMAGE SHE FEEL THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WHEN REPAIRED IN CLOSING I FEEL AT THE SPEED OF TRAVEL ON IMPACT THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR

Mileage: 58,000

20140612CrashAIR BAGS

MY WIFE WAS AT A RED LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE WHEN SHE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER AND TIRE AREA . NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED THERE IS OVER 8,000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGES THE OTHER DRIVER WAS MOVING 35+ MPH AT IMPACT SO NOW ALONG WITH THE WHIPLASH AND SHOULDER BRUISES AND SEAT BELTS CUTS THERE MENTAL DAMAGE SHE FEEL THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WHEN REPAIRED IN CLOSING I FEEL AT THE SPEED OF TRAVEL ON IMPACT THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR

Mileage: 58,000

20100802CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,500. UPDATED 10/20/10 *BF UPDATED 10/16/10*JB

Mileage: 3,500

20100204CrashPARKING BRAKE

TOYOTA RAV4 2010 - ON STOP AND GO TRAFFIC I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH AND I LOOKED DOWN FOR A SECOND AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR. BEFORE I HIT THE CAR I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND BASED ON MY MANY YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE (12+) I BELIEVE THE CAR SHOULD HAVE STOPPED BUT IT DID NOT. THE INCIDENT WAS VERY MINOR. MY CAR HAS A FEW SCRATCHES THAT MAY GO AWAY WITH JUST SOAP AND WATER. THE OTHER CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY DAMAGE. I DID HAVE NECK PAIN ALL WEEK AND I STILL HAVE IT ON AND OFF. AFTER THE INCIDENT I

Mileage: 1,500

20100204CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TOYOTA RAV4 2010 - ON STOP AND GO TRAFFIC I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH AND I LOOKED DOWN FOR A SECOND AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR. BEFORE I HIT THE CAR I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND BASED ON MY MANY YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE (12+) I BELIEVE THE CAR SHOULD HAVE STOPPED BUT IT DID NOT. THE INCIDENT WAS VERY MINOR. MY CAR HAS A FEW SCRATCHES THAT MAY GO AWAY WITH JUST SOAP AND WATER. THE OTHER CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY DAMAGE. I DID HAVE NECK PAIN ALL WEEK AND I STILL HAVE IT ON AND OFF. AFTER THE INCIDENT I

Mileage: 1,500