2022 Toyota 4runner — Known Issues & Recalls

Your car was involved in a serious accident, but neither the curtain airbags (side airbags that drop from the roof) nor the steering wheel airbag deployed to protect occupants. The driver hit their head on the steering wheel and window, injuries that the airbags should have prevented. This is a critical safety failure that needs immediate investigation by Toyota.

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy.

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4 Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was in a single-car head-on collision. The contact stated during the collision there was an odor of the air bag deployment, however, the air bags did not deploy.

Your brake system experienced an internal failure that prevented you from being able to stop your vehicle. The dealer diagnosed an internal problem within the brake system itself. This will likely require a complete brake system inspection and replacement of failed internal components.

Your brakes work normally when you first stop at a light, but then they gradually lose their ability to hold your car in place. The brake pedal slowly sinks toward the floor, and your car creeps forward into traffic without any warning lights appearing. Your brake fluid level is full, and there are no visible leaks at the wheels.

Your 4Runner's XREAS suspension system failed at 36,000 miles, causing unusual vibration and side-to-side roll when turning on the highway that made the vehicle harder to control. Toyota has refused to cover the repair because it's outside the warranty period. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the failed suspension components in the XREAS system.

Your right CV joint is moving up and down, and after the engine warms up, it loses its proper alignment, causing your steering wheel to shake. The shaking only stops when you pull off the highway, and it completely disappears when you switch to 4-wheel drive. The dealer has acknowledged the shaking during road tests but claims it's normal, though you believe this makes the vehicle difficult to drive in a straight line.

Your sunroof suddenly exploded outward while driving at highway speed on clear, dry conditions, causing the whole cabin to shake. Although your sunshade was closed and prevented glass from entering the cabin, the remaining glass was bent outward. The dealer reported seeing this same issue with 8 other customers within 2 weeks, suggesting a potential manufacturing defect affecting multiple vehicles.

Your backup camera display occasionally goes black and doesn't show the camera feed when you put the vehicle in reverse. This is an intermittent issue that affects visibility when backing up. The fix may involve checking the camera connection, updating the infotainment system software, or replacing the backup camera or display unit.

Your forward collision avoidance system keeps turning off when it's raining or snowing, which creates dangerous situations when you're driving at high speeds. This safety feature should remain active in all weather conditions to help protect you. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the sensor calibration or weather-related software programming in the safety system.

Your rear passenger seat belt became stuck and wouldn't loosen or retract, trapping your child even after unbuckling. The belt was so jammed that the fire department had to cut it to free your child. This appears to be a mechanical failure where the seat belt retractor or adjustment mechanism stopped functioning properly.

Your forward collision avoidance system has been malfunctioning—it beeped and told you to contact Toyota even when nothing was in front of you, and later your cruise control and lane assist stopped working entirely. When you took it to the dealer for diagnosis, they couldn't identify the root cause and quoted $1,500 just to figure out what's wrong. This is frustrating since you chose this vehicle specifically for these safety features, which are now unavailable.

Your 2022 4Runner developed an oil leak caused by a crack in the plastic oil filter housing, which a technician identified as a known issue on multiple Toyota vehicles. The leak was fixed by replacing the plastic housing with an aluminum one, and the problem stopped. You're concerned that the original plastic housing may fail prematurely on other vehicles and could lead to engine damage or safety issues. A fix involves replacing the faulty plastic oil filter housing with a more durable aluminum version.

Your tires wore out prematurely at 45,000 miles instead of the expected 70,000 miles, with excessive wear on the inside edges despite regular rotations every 5,000 miles. After replacing the tires, an alignment check revealed that your front struts were sagging. This suspension issue likely caused the uneven tire wear and may need to be addressed to prevent further damage.

When you turn the steering wheel, your car's infotainment system malfunctions — the radio channels change on their own, phone calls drop, GPS stops working, and the airbag warning light illuminates. Your dealership identified the steering wheel spiral cable as the cause and quoted $1,200 to replace it. This repair involves replacing the spiral cable assembly that connects your steering wheel to the car's electrical systems.

When you install a rear-facing car seat in your 4Runner using the seatbelt and locking clip, the seat becomes loose after being used a few times. This means the car seat may shift or move around during driving, which could affect its safety performance in a crash.

Your left rear tire failed suddenly while your vehicle was parked, with no warning signs beforehand—all tire pressures were normal at 37 psi. The tire's sidewall and internal belt structure separated from the rubber, creating a tear on the inside of the wheel that doesn't match typical puncture or cut damage. The tire failure occurred without any additional stress from driving, suggesting a manufacturing or material defect in the tire itself.

Your steering wheel shakes when driving at 55 mph, but the shaking typically stops once your tires warm up. The problem persisted even after a road force wheel balance, suggesting the issue may be elsewhere in the steering or suspension system. A mechanic should inspect the steering components, suspension parts, and wheel alignment to identify the root cause.

Your center console display has stopped working, leaving you without access to the GPS, phone connection, and other infotainment features—though the backup camera still lights up when you shift into reverse. You can no longer use hands-free calling or navigate with the built-in GPS. The fix will likely involve diagnosing and repairing or replacing the infotainment system's display unit.

Your steering wheel vibrates noticeably when you drive between 50-55 mph. This shaking has been present since you bought the vehicle, and while Toyota says it's normal operation, steering wheel vibration at highway speeds typically indicates a mechanical issue. The problem may involve worn suspension or steering components that need inspection and repair.