2023 Toyota 4RUNNER Label Recall (23V680)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 13 vehicles · Reported October 12, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 13 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V680 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V680000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SET23A |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 12, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER |
| Units affected | 13 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER in recall 23V680?
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. 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 2023 4RUNNER with recall 23V680?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overloaded vehicle increases 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 23V680?
Recall 23V680 covers 13 vehicles: 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER.
NHTSA lists 13 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Toyota | 4RUNNER |
What is the fix for the 4RUNNER label recall?
Yes. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23A.
When was recall 23V680 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 23V680 to NHTSA on October 12, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 1, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2023 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V680000. |
| December 1, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 36 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 23V680?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V680 is open on your 4RUNNER, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V680000 is open on your 4RUNNER, it will be listed there, along with Toyota recall number SET23A. You can also ask any Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should 4RUNNER owners do about recall 23V680?
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 23V680000 applies to your 4RUNNER.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Toyota dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the labels happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 32 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 12 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 23V680 was reported on October 12, 2023, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 1 of them (10%) 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 October 12, 2023, 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 32 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 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.
- 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER: 32 complaints in total, 12 about the other equipment
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The car just accelerated while during into parking lot. I used brake but did work and hit on to the pole. It accelerated pretty fast. The parking lot store has a video of me coming in slow and the the car accelerated.
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11663054, filed May 27, 2025
Started driving on the freeway when we heard something on the roof of the car and when I opened the moonroof cover from inside the car I could see that the entire moonroof had shattered. All the glass was flying off the car and onto the freeway.
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11682974, filed August 25, 2025
the rear manual tailgate has opened 3 times while the vehicle was at highway speeds and the doors would be locked. the latest incident happened on 1-30-26, at highway speed (70mph) the tailgate opened completely without warning. the indicator on the dash did light up and an alarm did sound.
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11714444, filed January 30, 2026
Can recall 23V680 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 2023 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, 22V480000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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 23V680
Did the recall 23V680 fix work?
Since recall 23V680 was reported on October 12, 2023, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 1 of them (10%) 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 December 1, 2023.
Is the 23V680000 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 23V680000?
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 23V680000 (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.