2021-2022 Toyota 4RUNNER Label Recall (22V480)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 280 vehicles · Reported July 6, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 280 2021-2022 Toyota 4RUNNER vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V480 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V480000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SET22A |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 6, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Toyota 4RUNNER |
| Units affected | 280 |
| Build dates | January 1, 2020 to June 8, 2022 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Toyota 4RUNNER in recall 22V480?
The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. 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 2021-2022 4RUNNER with recall 22V480?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your 4RUNNER shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the labels, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V480?
Recall 22V480 covers 280 vehicles: 2021-2022 Toyota 4RUNNER.
NHTSA lists 280 vehicles in this campaign, built January 1, 2020 to June 8, 2022. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Toyota | 4RUNNER |
What is the fix for the 4RUNNER label recall?
Yes. SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge.
SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.
When was recall 22V480 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V480 to NHTSA on July 6, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 4, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2020 | First affected vehicle built (per Toyota Motor Corporation's filing). |
| June 8, 2022 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 6, 2022 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V480000. |
| September 4, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 51 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 889 days. 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 22V480?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V480 is open on your 4RUNNER, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2022 4RUNNER vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should 4RUNNER owners do about recall 22V480?
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 22V480000 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.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are 4RUNNER owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 22V480 was reported on July 6, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 July 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 75 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 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 4RUNNER: 39 complaints in total, 7 about the other equipment
- 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER: 36 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Unknown Vehicle won’t take speed. Only reaches 30 miles an hour, thereafter vehicle starts to excessively shake. Lane assist does not function.
2022 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11459863, filed April 6, 2022
During daytime driving and the sun is over head the glare on the instrument panel is so bad I am unable to view any of the gages. I have to drive with my hand over the dash to block the glare so my speed etc is visible.
2022 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11472015, filed July 1, 2022
Nov. 10 Trailer light connection on vehicle would not stay connected. I got under car to make connection using tape to keep the flap from coming down and pulling connection loose. Drove to Yazoo City to deliver lawn mower and on return the connection had come loose again. Nov.14 went to Jackson Toyota for help.
2022 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, MS, NHTSA complaint 11494277, filed November 20, 2022
Can recall 22V480 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Even an equipment recall can matter in a lemon law claim if the problem keeps coming back or the 2021-2022 Toyota 4RUNNER spends many days at the dealer.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V310000.
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 22V480
Did the recall 22V480 fix work?
Since recall 22V480 was reported on July 6, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 September 4, 2022.
Is the 22V480000 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 22V480000?
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 22V480000 (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.