2026 Toyota 4RUNNER Label Recall (26V282)

Recall 26V282 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER in recall 26V282?

The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity.

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. 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 2026 4RUNNER with recall 26V282?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An incorrect load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An incorrect load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of 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 26V282?

Recall 26V282 covers 94 vehicles: 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER.

NHTSA lists 94 vehicles in this campaign, built March 13, 2026 to April 14, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 4RUNNER label recall?

Yes. GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge.

GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 26R1.

When was recall 26V282 announced?

Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 26V282 to NHTSA on May 4, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 18, 2026.

This recall was filed 5 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 32 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 26V282?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V282 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 26V282000. 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 26V282?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V282000 applies to your 4RUNNER.
2. Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the labels happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 7 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the other equipment.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the other equipment have been filed since recall 26V282 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 7 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 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.

• 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER: 7 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

Vehicle less than 1 month old and less than 500 miles had a total transmission failure causing a unsafe driving situation while driving , no warning of impending failure resulting loud banging noise and vibration , sudden loss of speed while driving and dashboard lighting up with different warnings.

2026 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11738355, filed May 16, 2026

**Vehicle:** 2026 Toyota 4Runner SR5- -700Miles I am reporting a persistent vibration issue that appears to come from the engine bay and is transmitted through the driver's side floorboard into the driver's left foot and leg. The vibration is most noticeable when the transmission is engaged and the vehicle is under load.

2026 Toyota 4RUNNER owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11753918, filed July 31, 2026

Can recall 26V282 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.

Recall 26V282000 does not automatically make your 4RUNNER a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Even an equipment recall can matter in a lemon law claim if the problem keeps coming back or the 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER spends many days at the dealer.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same labels again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V310000, 22V480000, 23V680000, 24V548000.

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.

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