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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2020 Toyota 4RUNNER Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
9%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On december 8 , 2020, the above referenced vehicles engine stalled three times while in driving mode. On all three occasions, the vehicle was moving at a speed less than 40 MPH. The vehicle restarted after each stall, when the gear shifter was placed in park. The vehicle seemed to be running out of fuel and/or having fuel pump problems. The fuel level of the vehicle was half full. I purchased the vehicle october 21, 2020. Todate, I have experienced 5 engine stalls.the vehicle had approximately 28.700 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11382741, filed 2020-12, 28,700 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and reversing, the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank image. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11728004, filed 2026-03, 108,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while reversing, he became aware that the rear-view camera failed to display an image. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11590241, filed 2024-05, 50,000 miles

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Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202523%
202326%
202225%
202126%
202039%
201912%
201812%
201634%

Other parts of the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER

Other or unknown
9 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology