2020 Toyota 4RUNNER vs 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER | 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 158 | 128 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota 4RUNNER | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 13 |
| Suspension | 4 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.