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2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Safety Overview

The 2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Structure:body:hood
  • Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA 4RUNNER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 19V741000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-20...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V741000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/17/2019
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 19V005000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, ...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V005000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/9/2019
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 17V763000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles e...

If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V763000: If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/29/2017
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 17V425000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner...

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V425000: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/3/2017
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 17V291000

Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped wi...

If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V291000: If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/1/2017
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 16V937000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle ma...

The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V937000: The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/21/2016
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 16V236000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4,...

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V236000: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/22/2016
2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 16V228000

Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V228000: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/20/2016

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.