2015 Toyota 4Runner Recalls, Complaints & Specs
9 safety recalls list the 2015 Toyota 4Runner, and owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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9 safety recalls for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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,…
Remedy: 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.…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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…
Remedy: 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.…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Hood (structure)
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.
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.…
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Equipment and hinge and attachments (structure)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Labels (equipment)
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a…
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for…
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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Equipment
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…
Remedy: 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…
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Toyota 4Runner have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,582 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Drove the car on empty tank and I had issues the following day after I refilled $60 gas.Car stalling/ hard to turn on, doesn’t stay on.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Front Coil Spring Cracking (TRD Pro Models) I observed cracking of the front coil spring, a design defect in the spring's termination and how it sits on the top hat and bottom perch. This can lead to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2025 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner (4Runner 2WD, 4Runner 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17 / 21–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
Compare Toyota 4Runner model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota 4Runner model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1984 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 8 |
| 1987 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 5 |
| 1988 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 9 |
| 1989 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 6 |
| 1990 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 78 |
| 1991 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 43 |
| 1992 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 53 |
| 1993 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 51 |
| 1994 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 12 |
| 1995 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 47 |
| 1996 Toyota 4Runner | 2 | 72 |
| 1997 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 139 |
| 1998 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 130 |
| 1999 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 220 |
| 2000 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 379 |
| 2001 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 154 |
| 2002 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 192 |
| 2003 Toyota 4Runner | 3 | 527 |
| 2004 Toyota 4Runner | 2 | 612 |
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 410 |
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 381 |
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 154 |
| 2008 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 96 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 6 | 22 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner | 12 | 145 |
| 2011 Toyota 4Runner | 10 | 163 |
| 2012 Toyota 4Runner | 8 | 96 |
| 2013 Toyota 4Runner | 6 | 36 |
| 2014 Toyota 4Runner | 7 | 77 |
| 2015 Toyota 4Runner | 9 | 86 |
| 2016 Toyota 4Runner | 8 | 79 |
| 2017 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 36 |
| 2018 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 58 |
| 2019 Toyota 4Runner | 4 | 65 |
| 2020 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 33 |
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 36 |
| 2022 Toyota 4Runner | 3 | 39 |
| 2023 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 32 |
| 2024 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 59 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2015 Toyota 4Runner
How do I know if my 2015 Toyota 4Runner has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 2015 Toyota 4Runner; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V828000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.