2019 Toyota 4runner Safety Report
2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Toyota 4runner
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Toyota 4runner. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (61) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Toyota 4runner with 30 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Toyota 4runner before buying across this generation. |
Toyota 4runner Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Toyota 4runner years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota 4runner | 30 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Toyota 4runner | 56 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Toyota 4runner | 32 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Toyota 4runner | 35 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Toyota 4runner | 38 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Toyota 4runner | 75 | 8 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Toyota 4runner Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Toyota 4runner, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyFuel System, Gasoline
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel System, Gasoline issues Toyota onlyAir Bags
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Toyota onlySteering
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Toyota onlyFuel/Propulsion System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Toyota onlyPower Train
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Toyota 4runner
Reliability Score
The 2019 Toyota 4runner receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Toyota 4runner
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Toyota 4runner
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Toyota 4runner:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline Recalled for fuel pump issues, which can lead to vehicle stalling or failure. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Airbags Airbag malfunctions can cause the airbag warning light to remain illuminated, indicating potential safety risks. |
High | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Steering Steering problems may affect handling and stability, especially at higher speeds. |
Medium | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Suspension Suspension issues can impact vehicle stability and handling, particularly at higher speeds. |
Medium | Common | 0-100k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Toyota 4runner:
Issues with the backup camera can increase the risk of accidents during reversing.
Airbag malfunctions can lead to safety concerns, including the airbag warning light remaining illuminated.
The instrument cluster can display a blank screen, affecting driver visibility.
Suspension problems can impact vehicle stability and handling, especially at higher speeds.
Recall Details for the 2019 Toyota 4runner
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Toyota 4runner by NHTSA:
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus I...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota cust...
Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
Summary: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. 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."
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Toyota 4runner
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Toyota 4runner with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
My 2019 Toyota 4Runner is experiencing a faulty backup camera, the display shows a frozen or blank image when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. The current Toyota backup camera recall includes 2020 and later models, however it does not include 2019 4runners. A faulty backup camera in a 2019 vehicle is as much a safety issue as a backup camera in a 2020 vehicle. The backup camera is curre...
The contact owned a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and hauling a trailer, the rear driver’s side tire blew out, and due to the weight shift the passenger’s side trailer tire blew out as well, causing the trailer to be tilted before crashing into a cement barrier. There was no warning prior to the blowouts or the crash. The trailer was towed from the scene and the...
The airbag sensor in my 2019 Toyota 4Runner has failed, causing the airbag warning light to remain illuminated. This indicates the airbag system may not deploy properly in a collision, which is a serious safety concern. The vehicle has approximately 95,600 miles, has been well maintained, and has not been in any accident that would affect the airbag system. The dealership confirmed the failure but...
Passenger air bag light indicates air bag off intermediately although my wife is sitting in the seat. Vehicle was examined by Toyota dealer and could not duplicate problem, it is however available for inspection upon request. We feel very uneasy with the air bag not on all the time with passenger in the seat in case of an accident. Dealer could not duplicate problem. There has not been any warning...
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while reversing. In addition, the radio volume independently adjusted up and down independently, and independently powered off independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independ...
My vehicle keeps leaking inside from the AC drip line and it's been cleared multiple times and it still keeps happening and it floods the whole bottom of the passenger side floorboard and becomes soaked through which can cause erosion, electrical issues, mold growth and other problems as well.
Seat belt is not retracting to fit front passenger and after it buckles it stays loose. The seat belt device, intended to protect occupants during a crash is not retracting at all after it buckles. Seat belt in the front passenger seating position is presenting a safety hazard.
I took my 2019 Toyota 4 Runner Limited Edition for maintenance/repair and it was identified the entire under carriage and frame is rusting out creating safety issues. This vehicle has never has never been flooded or exposed to northern salted roads. The garage repair shop was afraid to repair the vehicle as they identified this is a huge safety issue. They could not understand that a 5 year old ca...
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was discovered that the undercarriage was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and almost crashed into another vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over the shoulder of the ...
I was in an accident where the vehicle ran into the guard rail while on the interstate. The vehicle had significant damage and has now been declared a Total Loss by the insurance company. With the amount of damage to the front side of the vehicle, the airbag did not deploy and leaves us wondering with such damage, why it didn't deploy!
Transmission went out at 84000 miles. Accelerated into lane then nothing wouldn’t go into traffic.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the shock absorber and springs on the suspension were making abnormal sounds while the vehicle was rolling over a dip or bump in the roadway. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware that the springs and shocks showed premature wear and corrosion. The contact had not taken the vehicl...
My vehicle is throwing the ABS light and slamming my breaks. I’ve taken it to Toyota, it’s not showing any codes so they can’t diagnosis it to fix the issue. It may go two weeks and drive fine, and then it does it again. Whether I’m going 10mph or 55mph, it will do this. Very scary and very unsafe.
I was driving down the road with no other cars in front or behind me and no impact was made on my sunroof when it just spontaneously exploded. The noise was so loud I jerked my wheel and almost crashed into a ditch. Large chunks of glass and tiny glass slivers were all over myself and my car and my ears were ringing.
My 2019 Toyota 4 runner was on and in park in my driveway. When the ignition was turned off the vehicle rolled back out of the driveway while still in park
Tires are good ! When I got this SUV it only has 15 k miles I got shimmy on my steering wheel This not acceptable We need a recall on this issues it's very dangerous Please Toyota when need to solve this issues
Steering wheel out of control while driving. My car lost control and crashed. I contacted Toyota Motor North America.Inc. But they said their inspection didn’t find evidence that the incident was the result of a defect in my vehicle.
Shaking steering wheel 60-70mph
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was a 15-second delay in the vehicle response. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehic...
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while attempting to lock the doors with the key fob, the front passenger’s side door failed to lock as desired. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. Shortly after the repair, the front passenger’s side window failed to lower and rais...
Showing 20 of 61 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Toyota 4runner
Has the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER have?
The 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has 61 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
The 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER involve unknown or other (8 complaints), fuel system, gasoline (6 complaints), air bags (5 complaints). Other affected components include steering, fuel/propulsion system, power train.
How many crash reports does the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER is acceptable with caveats. It has 61 complaints, 4 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8 complaints), 2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (6 complaints), 3. AIR BAGS (5 complaints), 4. STEERING (5 complaints), 5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (5 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 8 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
Be cautious of potential fuel system, airbag, and steering issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure safety. The 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has 61 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
The 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 61 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel System, Gasoline and Airbags.
What are the known issues with the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?
Known issues with the 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER include: Fuel System, Gasoline, Airbags, Steering, Suspension. These are based on patterns found across 61 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common safety issues with the 2019 Toyota 4Runner?
Common issues include fuel system problems, airbag malfunctions, and steering and suspension issues.
Can the backup camera issue be fixed?
Yes, the backup camera issue can typically be resolved through repair or replacement.
What should I do if I experience airbag warning lights?
Have the vehicle inspected by a professional to ensure the airbag system is functioning correctly.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential fuel system, airbag, and steering issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure safety.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Toyota 4runner
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Toyota 4runner. The data includes 61 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Toyota 4runner an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16