What are the most common 2019 4Runner problems?

Owners' complaints most often involve the fuel or propulsion system (28%), the steering (15%) and the engine (13%). A complaint can name more than one area.

Has the 2019 Toyota 4Runner been recalled?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, the most recent in November 2020 (fuel system, gasoline). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

2019 Toyota 4Runner: Solid

Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota 4Runner in its first five years on the road, about 35 for every 100,000 sold: 1.0× the rate of a typical 4Runner year. That's close to a typical year.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the fuel or propulsion system (28% of complaints, median 10,000 miles).

Complaint index: 1.0×; per vehicle sold, vs. a typical 4Runner year
Rank: 8th of 14; 1st = fewest complaints
Complaints: 47; first five years; 35 per 100,000 sold
Recalls: 4; campaigns

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Photo: 2019 Toyota 4Runner SR5 · Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles

Fuel and propulsion28% · 13 complaints · median 10,000 miles
Steering15% · 7 complaints
Engine13% · 6 complaints
Electrical11% · 5 complaints
Air bags2% · 1 complaints
Brakes9% · 4 complaints
Powertrain6% · 3 complaints
Visibility9% · 4 complaints
Wheels and tires6% · 3 complaints
Suspension4% · 2 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Fuel and propulsion

Owners describe a fuel pump recall on their 2019 4Runner where the pump can fail and cause stalling or power loss, sometimes with jerking or a delayed throttle response. Many say dealers told them replacement parts weren't yet available, leaving them waiting months for a fix.

Warning signs:: Some owners report warning lights, jerking, hesitation, or a delay in throttle response before the vehicle lost power or stalled.
What shops did:: Many owners say dealers had no parts available to complete the recall repair; one owner had the fuel pump replaced and one had chewed wiring repaired.
Mileage:: most between 5,000 and 15,000 miles, among 5 complaints that give it

“the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was a 15-second delay in the vehicle response.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, No. 11491186 · View complaints on NHTSA

“The vehicle started jerking, loss motive power and failed to respond with the accelerator pedal was depressed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, No. 11406474 · View complaints on NHTSA

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (4)

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NHTSA 20V682000November 20201,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
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 IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.
NHTSA 19V670000September 201934 vehicles
Suspension · Steering
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
NHTSA 19V244000March 20193,634 vehicles
Equipment: other: labels
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."
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.
NHTSA 18V753000October 20181,295 vehicles
Equipment: other: labels
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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Toyota sent NHTSA 157 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2019 4Runner. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 · June 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
T-PANT-2024-004- · March 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024.
T-TT-0628-20 · October 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
T-SB-0103-20 · October 2020TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ?
T-TT-0578-19 Rev · October 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone.
T-TT-0615-20 Rev · August 2020TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability.
T-TT-0468-17 Rev · July 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
T-TT-0602-20 Rev · June 2020TT: Some 2019-2020 model year 4Runner SR5 and TRD Off Road grade models with Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 tires may experience vibration (flutter) in the steering wheel when driving at highway…

All 2019 4Runner bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2019 Toyota 4Runner reliable?: Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota 4Runner in its first five years on the road, about 35 for every 100,000 sold: 1.0× the rate of a typical 4Runner year. That's close to a typical year. Ratings compare 4Runner years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2019 4Runner problems?: Owners' complaints most often involve the fuel or propulsion system (28%), the steering (15%) and the engine (13%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2019 Toyota 4Runner been recalled?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, the most recent in November 2020 (fuel system, gasoline). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. The 2019 Toyota 4Runner on NHTSA.gov · How we rate