2004 Toyota 4RUNNER Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 16V065000Feb 5, 2016320,409 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Side/window
  Covers: Toyota 4RUNNER 2004–2006, Lexus LX470 2003–2006, Toyota Land Cruiser 2003–2006 +3 more

  Reported issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.

  Possible consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

  Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

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• 11V113000Feb 24, 20111,363,244 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  Covers: Toyota 4RUNNER 2003–2009, RAV4 2006–2010, Lexus LX570 2008–2011

  Reported issue: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

  Possible consequence: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

  Remedy: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP18002Frame corrosionClosed · Aug 17, 2018
• RQ10003Unintended and Uncontrolled AccelerationClosed · Feb 16, 2010

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