2022 Toyota 4RUNNER Label Recall (22V310)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 661 vehicles · Reported May 6, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 661 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER; 2022 Toyota Highlander; 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; 2022 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V310 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V310000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22R1 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 6, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER; 2022 Toyota Highlander; 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; 2022 Toyota Tacoma |
| Units affected | 661 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER in recall 22V310?
The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 4RUNNER with recall 22V310?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the labels.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V310?
Recall 22V310 covers 661 vehicles: 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER; 2022 Toyota Highlander; 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; 2022 Toyota Tacoma.
NHTSA lists 661 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Toyota | 4RUNNER |
| 2022 | Toyota | Highlander |
| 2022 | Toyota | Highlander Hybrid |
| 2022 | Toyota | Tacoma |
What is the fix for the 4RUNNER label recall?
Yes. GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge.
GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
When was recall 22V310 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V310 to NHTSA on May 6, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 30, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V310000. |
| June 30, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 53 months ago. If your 4RUNNER was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my 4RUNNER is part of recall 22V310?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V310 is open on your 4RUNNER, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V310000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should 4RUNNER owners do about recall 22V310?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V310000 applies to your 4RUNNER.
- Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any labels symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are 4RUNNER owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 53 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 22V310 was reported on May 6, 2022, owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 2 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the other equipment and were received on or after May 6, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 361 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 53 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Toyota Highlander: 257 complaints in total, 38 about the other equipment
- 2022 Toyota Tacoma: 59 complaints in total, 8 about the other equipment
- 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER: 39 complaints in total, 7 about the other equipment
- 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander equipped with a Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the bicycle was lowering from the rear windshield.
2022 Toyota Highlander owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11606705, filed August 6, 2024
r 2022 Toyota Highlander was involved in a motor vehicle incident wherein the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and front airbags may not have functioned as expected.
2022 Toyota Highlander owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11648263, filed March 14, 2025
The power liftgate does not close. This is an intermittent problem that is increasing in frequency to the point that I can hear internal components in the strut that are failing. This was reported to Toyota within the warranty period, and they claim that parts are on backorder.
2022 Toyota Highlander owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11650706, filed March 26, 2025
Can recall 22V310 make my 4RUNNER a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this labels recall means their 4RUNNER qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the 4RUNNER went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V310
Did the recall 22V310 fix work?
Since recall 22V310 was reported on May 6, 2022, owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 2 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 30, 2022.
Is the 22V310000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my 4RUNNER is part of recall 22V310000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V310000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.