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2024 Toyota 4Runner: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner, most recently filed July 2024. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 24V548000 Filed Jul 23, 2024

Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
99% repairedof 33,848 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (9)

9 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner, by component (top 8). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 9.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other 4Runner years

Best and worst 4Runner years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports

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

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 3★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★☆
RolloverRollover risk 24.6%★★★☆☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Toyota 4Runner suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 17 mpg combined

17
mpg combined
16
city
19
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,950
CO₂ tailpipe
503 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$3,842per year
$320per month
882gallons a year

Miles ÷ 17 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

2024 Toyota 4Runner configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17$3,950503
4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17$3,950514
4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17$3,950519

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2024 Toyota 4Runner FAQ

How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 24V548000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 Toyota 4Runner problems?

Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (3), Air bags (2), Electrical system (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner get?

EPA rates the 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 16 city, 19 highway and 17 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2024 Toyota 4Runner get?

NHTSA rated the 2024 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 2024 4Runner compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Toyota 4Runner model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (33) and the 2019 the most (65). The 2024 drew 9. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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