2022 Toyota 4Runner: raw data

Every record we hold for this vehicle, as plain tables, with nothing added. The consumer page shows the same records with the maintenance schedule, price ranges and nearby shops around them.

vehicle	2022 / toyota / 4runner
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints	39 on file (2021-12-08 → 2026-05-16)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	17 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Steering wheel shake and shimmy at highway speedSUSPENSION, STEERING6 complaints2023-04 → 2026-054runner-2022-steering-wheel-shimmy

11539318 Aggressive steering wheel vibration from 55-70 mph from the day I drove the vehicle off the lot. Ignoring the vibration, Toyota claims this 4runner is operating as it is manufactured to do so. This is causing unnecessary wear on the steering and/or suspension
11519823 Steering wheel/steering column/wheels tires/suspension/differential/drive shaft/: steering wheel shimmies, shakes, vibrates, wobbles and usually occurs at 55-68 MPH typically closer to the 62-64 MPH range and "pulls"/steers very hard to the right during this time

Air bag non-deployment during collisionsAIR BAGS6 complaints2021-12 → 2024-114runner-2022-airbag-non-deployment

11603756 The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated
11482373 I was hit in drivers side by a vehicle that ran a red light, going approx 40 mph. The force of the collision pushed me into another vehicle. My car was new in March, had 7100 miles on it, and none of the airbags deployed, sidecurtain or steering wheel. I suffered a…

Seat belt retractor jam and failure to releaseSEAT BELTS3 complaints2022-02 → 2026-054runner-2022-seat-belt-jam

11542625 My daughter was seated on the passenger side rear of my vehicle. Her seatbelt was on correctly and we were slowing down to pull into the driveway. My daughter said her seatbelt was stuck and wouldn't loosen. She unbuckled the seatbelt and tried to loosen it and remove it from…
11450819 The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speed, the contact pulled into a parking lot and parked the vehicle. The contact attempted to exit the vehicle but was stuck in the front driver’s seat. The contact stated that the seat belt would not release from the buckle and…

Brake pedal fade and inability to hold vehicle stoppedSERVICE BRAKES4 complaints2023-04 → 2024-084runner-2022-brake-pedal-failure

11561189 Vehicle brakes normally initially at stop lights but then the brakes are unable to hold the vehicle stationary. Brake pedal slowly goes to the floor and vehicle creeps forward into traffic. No warning lights. No brake fluid leaks at wheels. Full brake fluid reservoir
11519178 I felt that the brake was not performing properly. When I would stop at stop signs, slow down for traffic, or stop at red lights, the brake pedal felt spongey and the vehicle would not come to a complete stop. As I would step on the brake pedal, the vehicle would slow down, but…

XREAS suspension early failure and premature tire wearWHEELS, SUSPENSION2 complaints2025-08 → 2026-034runner-2022-xreas-suspension-failure

11725268 I felt an unnatural vibration and roll to one side of the vehicle when slowing around a curve on the highway which affected my ability to control the vehicle as expected, so I took it to a mechanic specializing in Toyota. The XREAS suspension system has already failed at 36,000…
11682702 70k mile tires only lasted 45k miles. Tires were worn on the insides after rotations every 5k miles. After changing tires, an alignment and inspection demonstrated the front struts were sagging. 4Runner equipped with XREAS

Spontaneous sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2023-08 → 2023-104runner-2022-sunroof-spontaneous-shatter

11549984 While doing approximately 65 on clear, sunny, and dry conditions heading north bound on I-65 with no traffic my sunroof spontaneously exploded outwards with enough force to shake the whole cabin. Luckily my sunshade was closed so no shards entered the vehicle at that time
11536974 We were driving down the interstate, no other cars, trucks, etc anywhere near us, and the sunroof of our 2022 Toyota 4Runner spontaneously shattered. We were lucky that we had the shade closed on the sunroof when we experienced the gunshot like blast

Forward collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 complaints2022-08 → 2026-014runner-2022-adas-malfunction

11479578 while driving in a straight line with our adaptive cruise control on, our 2022 Toyota 4Runner will automatically actuate the vehicle's brakes when approaching a slower or stationary vehicle that is either to the left or right, but not directly in front of our vehicle
11710592 I was driving and my anti collision brake just started to make a beeping noise and was telling me to call a toyota dealer. And before that the anti collision brake would go off when there was nothing in front of me. A few months later my cruise control and lane assist also…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
39	2021-12-08	2026-05-16	5	1	UNKNOWN OR OTHER:7; SUSPENSION:6; AIR BAGS:6; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:5; SERVICE BRAKES:5

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
21V963000	13/12/2021	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."	An inoperable driver's side high beam may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET21A.
22V310000	06/05/2022	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."	An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.	GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
22V480000	06/07/2022	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."	An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	17	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/toyota/4runner

@misc{wrenchpro_2022_toyota_4runner_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2022 Toyota 4Runner},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/toyota/4runner}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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