The 2019 Toyota 4Runner is associated with 64 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 8 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 4l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 64 reports
  • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
  • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (8 / 13%)
  • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 1 fire / 3 injury reports
  • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • EPA Efficiency: 18 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
18MPG
3 EPA certified variants (4l 6-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
64
64 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
4
4 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
4Runner 2WD 4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 / yr
4Runner 4WD 4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 / yr
4Runner 4WD 4L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG $3,400 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV 2WD 24.6%
SUV AWD 24.6%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Toyota 4Runner models.
View complete 2019 Toyota 4Runner crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?

Summary of 64 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
64
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Fuel System 6 complaints
Air Bags 5 complaints (3 crashes)
Fuel & Propulsion System 5 complaints
Steering 5 complaints
Powertrain 4 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Toyota 4Runner problems & component breakdown (28 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V682000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
NHTSA Campaign #19V670000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING

Defect Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
NHTSA Campaign #19V244000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Summary: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
View all 2019 Toyota 4Runner recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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