Recall 18V753 covers 1,295 2017-2019 Toyota 4RUNNER vehicles with incorrect GVWR labels that risk overloading. Toyota provides corrected labels free.
Toyota is recalling 1,295 2017-2019 4RUNNER SUVs with a SET-installed TRD wheel package because the certification label can list the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash, and Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification and load carrying capacity labels on 2017-2019 Toyota 4RUNNER SUVs tell an owner or dealer how much weight the vehicle is built to carry. That includes people, cargo, accessories, and trailer tongue weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR, is the maximum loaded weight shown on the certification label.
On affected 4RUNNER SUVs with the TRD wheel package, the wheel package weight was not entered correctly into the system used to calculate the load carrying capacity modification label. That left the label with incorrect weight information. If an owner follows the wrong label, the SUV can be loaded beyond its intended capacity.
This is a label and weight-rating problem, not a part that gives a sound, smell, or dashboard message before it matters. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers three 4RUNNER model years, all tied to the same vehicle label issue.
| 2017 Toyota 4RUNNER | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota 4RUNNER | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Toyota 4RUNNER | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 1,295 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017-2019 Toyota 4RUNNER is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash because the vehicle is being used beyond its certified weight information. There is no warning sign before that risk, so confirm the corrected certification label and avoid carrying loads above the listed limits. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Toyota 4RUNNER is included in this recall.
- Contact Toyota customer service at 1-866-405-4226 to confirm the free corrected certification label for recall number 18V753.
- Install the corrected certification label when it arrives, replacing the label with the incorrect GVWR.
- Keep load weight within the corrected GVWR rating to reduce crash risk from overloading.
- Bring the recall notice and corrected label information to a franchised Toyota dealer if you need help applying or confirming the label.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, the repair is a corrected certification label rather than a mechanical part replacement. Toyota mails the corrected label at no charge, and the recall remedy is available now. If you want help confirming where the label belongs or whether the old label was replaced, contact a Toyota dealer or the distributor customer service line listed in the recall notice. Toyota's general reimbursement plan is on file for documented related expenses paid before the recall notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 25, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| October 25, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 28, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 24, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 24, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V753?
Recall 18V753 covers 1,295 2017-2019 Toyota 4RUNNER vehicles with a TRD wheel package and an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the certification label. The wrong label can lead to overloading, which increases crash risk. Corrected certification labels are provided free.
What should I do if my 2017-2019 Toyota 4RUNNER is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 4RUNNER is included in recall 18V753. If it is, use the corrected certification label provided for this recall and contact Toyota or SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226 with recall number 18V753.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 18V753, corrected certification labels are mailed free of charge, so you do not pay for the label correction.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is vehicle overloading. If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the certification label is wrong, the vehicle can be loaded beyond its proper limit, increasing the risk of a crash. Use the corrected label once you receive it.
When did Toyota start notifying owners?
Owner notification for recall 18V753 began November 28, 2018. If you bought the 4RUNNER used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 18V753 when you contact customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V753000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-866-405-4226 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V753 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V753000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →