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Recall Campaigns
5
Federal recall campaigns
Urgent Safety Directives
0
Zero urgent stop-drive alerts
Affected Subsystems
3
Other / Miscellaneous, Body & Structure
Authorized Remedy
100% Free
Mandated dealer repair by law
Federal Safety Campaign Analysis

Executive Recall Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 5 official safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Other / Miscellaneous, Body & Structure, Wheels & Tires.

VIN Specificity Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is open.
Campaign Status & Legal Rights
  • • Federal Authority: Recalls administered under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301.
  • • Free Dealer Remedy: Under federal law, safety defect repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers.
  • • Latest Campaign Filing: Recorded on October 25, 2018.
Federal Directives

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (5)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

NHTSA Campaign #18V753000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Filed: October 25, 2018

What is defective?

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety Risk / Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #17V831000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Filed: December 20, 2017

What is defective?

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety Risk / Consequence

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #17V763000 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Filed: November 29, 2017

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

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.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #17V295000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Filed: May 2, 2017

What is defective?

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Safety Risk / Consequence

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #17V291000 EQUIPMENT
Filed: May 1, 2017

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

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.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Subsystem Scope

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2017 Toyota 4Runner

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

01 3 CAMPAIGNS

Other / Miscellaneous

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Other / Miscellaneous subsystem.

10 Consumer Complaints →
02 1 CAMPAIGN

Body & Structure

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Body & Structure subsystem.

3 Consumer Complaints →
03 1 CAMPAIGN

Wheels & Tires

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Wheels & Tires subsystem.

1 Consumer Complaints →
Fleet History

Recall History for Toyota 4Runner

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)

Model Year NHTSA Recalls NHTSA Complaints Detailed Report
2015 Toyota 4Runner 9 85 View 2015 Recalls →
2016 Toyota 4Runner 8 78 View 2016 Recalls →
2017 Toyota 4Runner Current Page 5 36 Current
2018 Toyota 4Runner 5 58 View 2018 Recalls →
2019 Toyota 4Runner 4 64 View 2019 Recalls →
2020 Toyota 4Runner 1 32 View 2020 Recalls →
2021 Toyota 4Runner 1 35 View 2021 Recalls →
2022 Toyota 4Runner 3 39 View 2022 Recalls →
2023 Toyota 4Runner 1 31 View 2023 Recalls →
2024 Toyota 4Runner 1 8 View 2024 Recalls →
2025 Toyota 4Runner 1 56 View 2025 Recalls →
2026 Toyota 4Runner 1 0 View 2026 Recalls →
Consumer Checklist

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns apply to specific vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and manufacturing date ranges. To verify if your individual vehicle has an uncompleted safety recall:

  • Locate your 17-character VIN on the driver's side door jamb or dashboard.
  • Enter the VIN into the official NHTSA recall lookup at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
  • Contact any franchised Toyota dealership to schedule a free remedy appointment.
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 711)
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Related Official Reports for 2017 Toyota 4Runner

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2017 Toyota 4Runner Owner Complaints (36) →

NHTSA defect complaints breakdown across all vehicle subsystems and recurring symptoms.

2017 Toyota 4Runner Safety & Crash Ratings →

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Safety Recalls & Federal Directives for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner

How many safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns, affecting systems including Other / Miscellaneous, Body & Structure, Wheels & Tires.

A recall campaign listing indicates that a safety defect or noncompliance standard was determined for specific production runs of this vehicle model year.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

Are there urgent 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' directives for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

No official 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' safety advisories are associated with recall records for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner in AutoUtility's current dataset.

Urgent directives apply to critical safety risks; standard recall campaigns require timely inspection and remedy at an authorized dealer.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database

Are recall repairs free for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge.

Federal law (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301) requires manufacturers and franchised dealers to provide authorized safety recall repairs at no cost to the vehicle owner. Because campaigns apply to specific production runs and option packages, vehicle owners must verify their 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm individual applicability.

Source: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301)

Does a recall campaign apply to every 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

Not necessarily. Model-year recall campaigns typically apply to specific vehicle production date ranges, assembly plants, or optional equipment packages.

AutoUtility's model-year records describe campaign scope; owners must check their individual 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm if an open recall applies to their specific vehicle.

Source: NHTSA VIN Lookup Service
Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database under 49 U.S.C. 30118.

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