2019 Toyota 4Runner: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Toyota 4Runner: 4 recalls, 65 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
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Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #18V753000 · 2018 · 1,295 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Set will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V244000 · 2019 · 3,634 vehicles
What's wrong: The text on the load capacity label May become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: If the driver cannot read the label, they May unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gst will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019.
Suspension, Steering Vehicle recall #19V670000 · 2019 · 34 vehicles
What's wrong: During installation, certain steering and suspension components May not have been properly tightened.
Why it matters: Loose fasteners May cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V682000 · 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles
What's wrong: The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank May fail.
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (12): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
- Steering (10): the most common themes are steering problems (9).
- Electrical (8): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), warning light on (3), electrical failure (3).
- Suspension (7): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3), rust / corrosion (2), steering problems (2).
The 2019 Toyota 4Runner has 65 owner complaints, ranking #22 of 37 4Runner model years for complaints (well below the 158 average). Complaints peaked in 2021 (20 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 13,074 miles. Neighboring years: 2018 (58 complaints, 5 recalls), 2020 (33 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 18 | Regular |
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular |
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota 4Runner problems?
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (12), steering (10), electrical (8).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota 4Runner get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (4.0 L, Automatic (S5)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2019 Toyota 4Runner repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.