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2003 Toyota 4Runner recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Toyota 4Runner recalls, newest first

February 24, 2011NHTSA 11V1130001,363,244 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 2003NHTSA 03V14600029,482 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with V6 engines, the fuel pulsation damper, located on the fuel rail, may have been improperly assembled, causing a diaphragm in the pulsation damper to be damaged. If the diaphragm fails, fuel may leak.
Consequence
This could result in an engine compartment fire if a heat source or an ignition source is present.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pulsation damper. Owner notification began may 5, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 17, 2002NHTSA 02V339000176 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with five factory alloy wheels (model 6934 and 6936), with factory llat, and with port installed WR4, four alloy wheel upgrade processed at the jacksonville, florida port and distributed by southeast Toyota distributors in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina, when the vehicles were processed at the port, an alloy tire/wheel upgrade was installed. The upgrade included 4 alloy wheels. The original spare tire/alloy wheel was not changed. The spare tire requires the use of a different style of wheel nut to attach it to the vehicle.
Consequence
If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the wheel nuts provided for the upgrade alloy wheel, damage to the wheel could result and could eventually lead to a loose wheel.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with different style lug nuts, a warning label for the spare re/alloy wheel, and an owner's manual addendum.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 695 complaints about the 2003 Toyota 4Runner with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
27
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Structure › Body248
  2. Suspension109
  3. Unknown or other101
  4. Service brakes74
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system38

Other Toyota 4Runner years

Other 2003 Toyota models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Toyota 4Runner recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Toyota 4Runner?
695 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.