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Toyota 4Runner Vehicles

The 2026 4Runner has an incorrect load carrying capacity label, which may lead to improper loading and increase crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles because 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." An incorrect load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2026, and the vehicles are distributed nationwide. GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. You may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Toyota affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Toyota

  • 4RUNNER (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V282000
Vehicles affected
94
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26R1
Manufacturer phone
1-800-444-1074

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)