The service and repair manual for the 2012 Toyota 4Runner, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Toyota published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Limited · SR5 · Trail |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 112 complaints · 175 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 4Runner manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 556
- General Information 1,600
- Accessories & Equipment 2,517
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 205
- Body & Frame 950
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 691
- Restraints 521
- Drivelines & Axles 116
- Steering 168
- Electrical 2,395
- Suspension 223
- Engine Mechanical 252
- Transmission 293
- Engine Performance 1,468
- Rear Axle Shaft x Housing 60
- Radiator Cap Pressure 93
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 4Runner
- Equipment — electrical · 12V120000If this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V741000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 13V014000If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airba.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V006000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › manifold/header/muffler/tail · 16V577000Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
- Structure — body › hood › hinge and attachments · 17V425000If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 112 complaints and Toyota has issued 175 technical service bulletins for the 2012 4Runner. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 4Runner manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 4Runner?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year across the Limited, SR5, Trail trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.
What 2012 4Runner problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 4Runner, covering equipment, air bags, engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Toyota dealers.
Does it include 2012 4Runner wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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