2010–2016 Toyota 4Runner: Rear hatch glass shatters
Likely causes, ranked
- Rear hatch glass breaking (updated glass part)Shop
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Symptom: The rear hatch glass suddenly shatters, sometimes when closing the hatch or lowering the window.
Likely causes
- Rear glass. Toyota issued a bulletin and an updated glass. Owners on the 4Runner forum discuss the time-limited coverage.
DIY or shop?
Glass shop or dealer.
Useful steps
- Ask for the updated glass.
- Check your insurance glass coverage.
Vehicle focus: 2010–2016 Toyota 4Runner.
Safety / mechanic note
Broken glass can injure people nearby. Clean it up carefully.
Recalls & service bulletins
Technical service bulletins
- T-SB-0189-17 Toyota bulletin for 4Runner rear hatch glass shattering, with an updated glass part. Details
NHTSA complaints: 20 keyword-matched complaints (of 668 unique complaints filed under NHTSA model names 4RUNNER, 2010–2016; NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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