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2017 Toyota 4Runner recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner. The most recent was reported on October 25, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 4RUNNER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
18V753000October 25, 2018Equipment › Other › Labels
17V831000December 20, 2017Equipment › Other › Labels
17V763000November 29, 2017Structure › Body › Hood
17V295000May 2, 2017Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
17V291000May 1, 2017Equipment

Systems involved: Equipment (3) · Structure (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V753000Manufacturer no. SET18A

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
October 25, 2018
Owner notification
November 28, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,295 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner
December 8, 2016 – August 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.

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 18V753000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V831000Manufacturer no. Toyota H0Z Lexus HLF

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2017
Owner notification
January 23, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
649 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner
July 11, 2017 – October 6, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

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 17V831000, 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 2017 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 17V295000Manufacturer no. 17R2

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Report received by NHTSA
May 2, 2017
Owner notification
June 15, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
409 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner
March 21, 2017 – March 30, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
4RUNNER

Defect summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Safety risk

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

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 17V295000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. 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 2017 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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 29, 2018.