Is brake pedal travel to floor a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about brake pedal travel to floor on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2016-02 → 2021-02). Reported component: SERVICE BRAKES. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11209026): "WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TROUBLE STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I HAD MY BRAKE PADS REPLACE IN FEBRUARY, BUT THIS STILL DID NOT HELP. MY BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BARELY STOPPING THE VEHICLE" Source: NHTSA.

Is infotainment system freeze and reboot a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

5 NHTSA complaints have been filed about infotainment system freeze and reboot on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2016-03 → 2020-04). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11019031): "NAVIGATION/STEREO/CD PLAYER WILL LOCK UP THEN REBOOT ITSELF. IF I'M IN THE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR, IT WILL LOCKUP THEN REBOOT ITSELF 3-4 TIMES WITHIN THAT HOUR. IT'S VERY ANNOYING AND AGGRAVATING" Source: NHTSA.

Is sunroof glass shattering while driving a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about sunroof glass shattering while driving on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2015-11 → 2023-07). Reported component: VISIBILITY. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #10790361): "THE MOON ROOF GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OR BESIDE US. THERE WAS A LOUD SOUND THAT WAS LIKE A GUN SHOT" Source: NHTSA.

Is steering wheel shake at highway speed a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

4 NHTSA complaints have been filed about steering wheel shake at highway speed on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2013-12 → 2021-05). Reported component: STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11321840): "MY 2014 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAS WHAT I CALL A DEATH WOBBLE. AS YOU START DOWN THE ROAD AND GET UP TO SPEED, 55-65 MPH, THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. I AM ALMOST SCARED TO DRIVE IT" Source: NHTSA.

Is takata airbag recall non-deployment a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

8 NHTSA complaints have been filed about takata airbag recall non-deployment on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2014-07 → 2025-06). Reported component: AIR BAGS. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11066719): "TAKATA RECALL - I WAS IN A SERIOUS WRECK AND MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLYED" Source: NHTSA.

2014 Toyota 4runner Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is door lock actuator failure a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

15 NHTSA complaints have been filed about door lock actuator failure on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2016-04 → 2022-12). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11112907): "DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS KEEP GOING OUT RESULTING IN SAFETY ISSUES. DOORS CANT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH REMOTE OR BY PRESSING BUTTON. MUST BE LOCKED AND UNLOCKED MANUALLY. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE MAINLY WITH ONLY THIS YEAR MODEL" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is front frame corrosion and rust a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

4 NHTSA complaints have been filed about front frame corrosion and rust on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2015-12 → 2020-11). Reported component: STRUCTURE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11376235): "GREATLY REDUCED SAFETY IN FRONTAL IMPACT DURING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO CORRODED FRAME COMPONENTS CAUSED BY FACTORY INSTALLED FOAM PIECES THAT RETAIN RAIN WATER. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTICED, PERSONALLY BY ME, ON MULTIPLE TOYOTA 4RUNNERS OF MODEL YEARS 2014-2016 SO FAR" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is fuel pump recall stall condition a known issue with the 2014 Toyota 4runner?

7 NHTSA complaints have been filed about fuel pump recall stall condition on the 2014 Toyota 4runner (2020-04 → 2021-06). Reported component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11329444): "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS" Source: NHTSA.

The 2014 Toyota 4runner carries 7 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering inflator module. Owners report 8 recurring issue clusters, led by “Door lock actuator failure.” Toyota's owner's manual splits service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1 because it covers short trips, extreme temperatures, dusty roads, or heavy idling. The intervals below reflect Schedule 1 — the schedule Toyota recommends for typical real-world use.

7 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign #19V005000 · Sep 1, 2019

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign #19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Campaign #17V425000 · Mar 7, 2017

Issue: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

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

Campaign #16V577000 · Mar 8, 2016

Issue: 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 them while they are standing behind the vehicle.

Risk: Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.

EQUIPMENT

Campaign #14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014

Issue: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

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

Campaign #15V515000 · Aug 13, 2015

Issue: 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 while they are standing behind the vehicle.

Risk: Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign #20V012000 · Jan 13, 2020

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. 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 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2014 Toyota 4runner.

1 active NHTSA investigation

Source: NHTSA

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Action #EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 200…
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Reported to NHTSA

Door lock actuator failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

15 NHTSA complaints · 2016-04 → 2022-12

“DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS KEEP GOING OUT RESULTING IN SAFETY ISSUES. DOORS CANT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH REMOTE OR BY PRESSING BUTTON. MUST BE LOCKED AND UNLOCKED MANUALLY. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE MAINLY WITH ONLY THIS YEAR MODEL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11112907

“Three of the four locks do not work on a consistent basis. My car got broken into because the locks don't work. I just replaced three of the four locks for around $1,200.00. Neither the key fob nor the actual key would open the doors on the vehicle”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11497648

“I OWN A 2014 4RUNNER WITH LESS THAN 60K MILES ON IT. THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK IS COMPLETELY GONE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE IS BEGINNING TO FAIL TOO”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11088870

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Front frame corrosion and rust

STRUCTURE

4 NHTSA complaints · 2015-12 → 2020-11

“GREATLY REDUCED SAFETY IN FRONTAL IMPACT DURING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO CORRODED FRAME COMPONENTS CAUSED BY FACTORY INSTALLED FOAM PIECES THAT RETAIN RAIN WATER. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTICED, PERSONALLY BY ME, ON MULTIPLE TOYOTA 4RUNNERS OF MODEL YEARS 2014-2016 SO FAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11376235

“VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRONT FRAME CROSS MEMBER BELOW THE RADIATOR. THE EXCESSIVE RUST IS ALSO FOUND BY THE FRONT TOW HOOKS WHICH COULD AFFECT THE OVERALL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE FRONT TOW HOOKS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11337483

“THE BACK LIFT GATE LATCH HAD RUSTED AND CORRODED SO BADLY THAT IT WOULD NO LONGER SHUT ALL OF THE WAY OR OPEN UP AT ALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11187265

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Brake pedal travel to floor

SERVICE BRAKES

3 NHTSA complaints · 2016-02 → 2021-02

“WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TROUBLE STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I HAD MY BRAKE PADS REPLACE IN FEBRUARY, BUT THIS STILL DID NOT HELP. MY BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BARELY STOPPING THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11209026

“THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP AND THE BRAKES ARE SPONGY, IVE DRIVEN A FEW 4RUNNERS AND THEY ARE ALL LIKE THAT AND ITS DANGEROUS. YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11397767

“FROM THE VERY BEGINNING WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW, THE BRAKES ON MY 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER GRAB WHEN ANYTHING OTHER THAN LIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, NO MATTER THE SPEED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10836910

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Infotainment system freeze and reboot

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 NHTSA complaints · 2016-03 → 2020-04

“NAVIGATION/STEREO/CD PLAYER WILL LOCK UP THEN REBOOT ITSELF. IF I'M IN THE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR, IT WILL LOCKUP THEN REBOOT ITSELF 3-4 TIMES WITHIN THAT HOUR. IT'S VERY ANNOYING AND AGGRAVATING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11019031

“WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION/RADIO SCREEN SHUTS OFF AND SEEMS TO RE-BOOT REPEATEDLY. IT IS FRUSTRATING WHEN USING THE RADIO, AND DANGEROUS WHEN THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM GOES BLANK WHILE WE ARE DEPENDING ON IT TO GET US TO OUR DESTINATION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10876056

“WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE ELECTRONIC PANEL THAT CONTROLS THE RADIO, NAVIGATION, REAR VIEW CAMERA AND OTHER FUNCTIONS WILL FREEZE AND THEN RESET”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10845945

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Fuel pump recall stall condition

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

7 NHTSA complaints · 2020-04 → 2021-06

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11329444

“TOYOTA SENT OUT A SAFETY RECALL NO. 20V-012 FOR THE FUEL PUMP STATING "IF A VEHICLE STALL OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH." YET, THEY HAVE NO REMEDY NOW, AND NO REMEDY IN THE FUTURE TO FIX THIS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11323668

“Car would have trouble starting. Once i got it to start it would stall when stopped”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11419689

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Sunroof glass shattering while driving

VISIBILITY

3 NHTSA complaints · 2015-11 → 2023-07

“THE MOON ROOF GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OR BESIDE US. THERE WAS A LOUD SOUND THAT WAS LIKE A GUN SHOT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10790361

“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE EXPRESSWAY, WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE AND WIND COMING FROM THE SUNROOF. THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED AND REMAINING GLASS WAS POINTED AWAY FROM THE ROOF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11022977

“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the sunroof exploded without impact. There were no injuries sustained”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11531831

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Steering wheel shake at highway speed

STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS

4 NHTSA complaints · 2013-12 → 2021-05

“MY 2014 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAS WHAT I CALL A DEATH WOBBLE. AS YOU START DOWN THE ROAD AND GET UP TO SPEED, 55-65 MPH, THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. I AM ALMOST SCARED TO DRIVE IT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11321840

“WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE / STEERING WHEEL SHAKES "VIOLENTLY". ALMOST TO THE POINT THAT IT IS HARD TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. AND IF I'M DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STOP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11416317

“STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, FLUTTERS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MOST NOTICEABLE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10556539

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Takata airbag recall non-deployment

AIR BAGS

8 NHTSA complaints · 2014-07 → 2025-06

“TAKATA RECALL - I WAS IN A SERIOUS WRECK AND MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLYED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11066719

“"TAKATA RECALL" OVER 6 WEEKS WAITING FOR PARTS OR ABILITY FOR DEALER TO REPAIR. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TIME FOR SAFETY ISSUE ON A CAR I USE DAILY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11204980

“I had a collision and rear ended a truck. My front left bumper was completely damaged. My chest hit the steering wheel. My airbags did not deploy”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11670137

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner in dusty climates. Located behind the glove box on most Toyota and Lexus models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Serpentine / Drive Belt Inspection

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect the serpentine belt and tensioner every 60,000 miles. Toyota uses long-life EPDM belts that rarely fail before 100,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Timing Chain — No Replacement

On condition / lifetime

Toyota's 2AR-FE, 2GR-FKS, A25A-FKS, and most Toyota engines built since 2010 use a timing chain rated for the life of the engine. No scheduled replacement.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Pro only

Timing chains are normally lifetime. Listen for rattle on cold start — that's the actionable signal. Replacement is major work, quote separately.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

20 crashes 2010–2024

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. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

complaints mentioning a crash

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2014 Toyota 4runner reflects Toyota's published service intervals and the Maintenance Required Light system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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