2024 Toyota 4Runner Problems: 6 Known Issues
2024 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Toyota 4Runner has 6 documented known issues. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 6 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls5 recalls
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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."
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."
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."
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What are the most common Toyota 4Runner problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Toyota 4Runner has 6 documented issues. Documented issues include: Accessory weight label may show the wrong load capacity — recall 24V548, Front door lock actuator stops locking or unlocking (owner reports), Power rear hatch window sticks or won't go up or down (owner reports). None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Toyota 4Runner reliable?
The 2024 Toyota 4Runner has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. None of the matching records is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner Accessory weight label may show the wrong load capacity — recall 24V548?
On 2024 4Runners fitted with Gulf States Toyota (GST) accessories, the load carrying capacity modification label may show added weight that is higher or lower than the accessories actually installed. A driver could unknowingly overload the vehicle. It affects only 2024 4Runners w… Severity: medium.
What is the 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner Front door lock actuator stops locking or unlocking (owner reports)?
Owners of fifth-generation 4Runners report a front door lock actuator failing so the door no longer locks or unlocks with the key fob or switch, sometimes on low-mileage trucks and sometimes on more than one door. It affects 2010-2024 4Runners. Owner reports include a 2020 SR5 Pr… Severity: medium.
What is the 2003-2024 Toyota 4Runner Power rear hatch window sticks or won't go up or down (owner reports)?
Owners of fourth- and fifth-generation 4Runners report the roll-down rear hatch window moving only an inch at a time, sticking partway, or not going up at all. When the glass is not fully closed, owners also lose the rear wiper and defroster. It affects 2003-2024 4Runners with th… Severity: medium.
What is the 2003-2024 Toyota 4Runner Harsh or abrupt automatic transmission shifts (owner reports)?
Owners report harsh shifts from the automatic transmission. On fourth-generation trucks they describe intermittent hard engagement into drive or reverse and clunking downshifts when stopping; on fifth-generation trucks, harsh 1-2 upshifts and hard downshifts when coming to a stop… Severity: medium.
What is the 2003-2024 Toyota 4Runner Clogged sunroof drains letting water into the cabin (owner reports)?
Owners of fourth- and fifth-generation 4Runners report water leaking into the cabin and onto the floor when debris clogs the sunroof drain tubes at the corners of the sunroof tray. It affects 2003-2024 Toyota 4Runners with a sunroof (moonroof). The owner reports linked here are f… Severity: low.
What is the 2003-2024 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L V6 oil leak at the front timing cover (owner reports)?
Owners of fourth- and fifth-generation 4Runners with the 4.0L V6 report oil leaking from the front timing cover, including low-mileage trucks repaired by the dealer under warranty. Toyota bulletin text reposted on an owner forum describes a small oil leak where the bank 1 cylinde… Severity: low.
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