Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Incorrect Load Information on Label/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Billet Overlay Grill may Detach from Vehicle
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Roof Rack may Loosen and Detach
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (36)
36 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 14 | 38.9% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 13.9% |
| Air bags | 3 | 8.3% |
| Engine | 2 | 5.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 5.6% |
| Steering | 2 | 5.6% |
| Structure | 2 | 5.6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 5.6% |
How 2017 compares with other 4Runner years
Best and worst 4Runner years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 36 | 6 |
| 2014 | 77 | 7 |
| 2015 | 86 | 9 |
| 2016 | 79 | 8 |
| 2017 | 36 | 5 |
| 2018 | 58 | 5 |
| 2019 | 65 | 4 |
| 2020 | 33 | 1 |
| 2021 | 36 | 1 |
| 2022 | 39 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Toyota 4Runner suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 479 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 479 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 491 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 491 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 Toyota 4Runner FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota 4Runner have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 18V753000 (equipment), 17V831000 (equipment), 17V763000 (structure), 17V295000 (tire), 17V291000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota 4Runner problems?
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (14), Service brakes (9), Electrical system (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Toyota 4Runner get?
EPA rates the 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 17 city, 21 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 Toyota 4Runner get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 Toyota 4Runner suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (24.6% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 4Runner compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Toyota 4Runner model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (33) and the 2015 the most (86). The 2017 drew 36. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.