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2015 Toyota 4RunnerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 117 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
117
Crashes
15
Fires
0
Recalls
9
TSBs
338
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 117 complaints, 15 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

entertainment system not working properly

6 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
2

hood vibrates

3 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

brake pedal makes a squishy sound

3 complaints • Severity 5.3/10

$X,XXX
4

power door locks failed

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

airbag failed to deploy in accident

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

17 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

35
0–30K
25
30–60K
10
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (35 reports) • Median: 40K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (17 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags17 (15%)
Other14 (12%)
Electrical13 (11%)
Suspension10 (9%)
Fuel System10 (9%)
Engine9 (8%)
Steering8 (7%)
Structure:body8 (7%)

2015 Toyota 4Runner: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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15
11
16
13
17
26
18
13
19
26
20
3
21
3
22
4
23
3
24
3
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

14V828000Feb 2015

EQUIPMENT

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

15V515000Sep 2015

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.

16V228000Jun 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

16V577000Sep 2016

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.

17V425000Sep 2017

EQUIPMENT

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2015 Toyota 4Runner NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Toyota 4Runner is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2015 Toyota 4Runner vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

117

Class avg

437

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 117 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2015 Toyota 4Runner: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota 4Runner?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2015 Toyota 4Runner is related to the airbags, with 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2015 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner has 117 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA rates the 2015 Toyota 4Runner 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 3 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2015 Toyota 4Runner problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2015 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
Yes, the 2015 Toyota 4Runner has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota 4Runner problems start?
Based on 76 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2015 Toyota 4Runner data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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