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2016 Toyota 4Runner recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner. The most recent was reported on October 17, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 4RUNNER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V741000October 17, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
19V005000January 9, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
17V763000November 29, 2017Structure › Body › Hood
17V425000July 3, 2017Equipment
17V291000May 1, 2017Equipment
16V937000December 21, 2016Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
16V236000April 22, 2016Equipment › Other › Labels
16V228000April 20, 2016Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Equipment (4) · Air Bags (3) · Structure (2) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V741000Manufacturer no. J0A, J0B, J0C, JLI

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2019
Owner notification
November 20, 2019
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
928,220 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
November 18, 2009 – September 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Defect summary

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 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V741000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V005000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
January 9, 2019
Owner notification
February 15, 2019
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,299,448 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
September 1, 2009 – September 26, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect summary

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, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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 customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V005000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V763000Manufacturer no. SET17C

Structure › Body › Hood

Report received by NHTSA
November 29, 2017
Owner notification
January 17, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
431 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
December 5, 2014 – October 26, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V763000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V425000Manufacturer no. SET17B

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA
July 3, 2017
Owner notification
September 1, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,547 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
September 2, 2010 – July 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Components: Equipment; Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge And Attachments

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 this recall is SET17B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V425000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V291000Manufacturer no. 17R1

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA
May 1, 2017
Owner notification
June 15, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,019 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
March 9, 2016 – March 23, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V291000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V937000Manufacturer no. G06, GLR

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2016
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
November 1, 2016 – November 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G06, GLR.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V937000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V236000Manufacturer no. SET16A

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
April 22, 2016
Owner notification
June 3, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
94 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
January 28, 2016 – March 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

Defect summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V236000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V228000Manufacturer no. 16R2

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
April 20, 2016
Owner notification
June 1, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
844 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner
September 22, 2014 – March 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect summary

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 result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 this recall is 16R2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V228000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 17, 2019.