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Buying a used 2018 Toyota 4runner? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 58 owner complaints on file

Two recalls matter on the 2018 4Runner: steering and suspension bolts that may be loose, and the Toyota/Lexus fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine. The rest is minor — accessory grille trim that can fall off and two incorrect weight-rating labels, including on the TRD package. NHTSA lists 58 unverified owner complaints (7 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries described), most often about steering, air bags and service brakes. No stop-driving or park-outside advisories apply.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the fuel pump recall was completed and ask about any stalling history.
3. Get proof the steering and suspension bolt recall was performed on this VIN.
4. Check the grille trim is secure and the door-jamb weight label matches the trim.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Toyota 4runner

What owners have reported to NHTSA

58 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2022
• All 4runner recalls