2023 4Runner ORP Driver Side Creaking Noise

Hi all. I'm having issues with a creaking sound coming from the front driver side.

I have a 2023 Toyota ORP, almost 2 months old and just hit 4k miles. Before it hit 1800 miles, I started noticed a creaking noise coming from the left side. It only happens between the speeds of 15-40mph, while turning left and sometimes while going straight, also sometimes while braking a little aggressively. Going over cattle guards, brick, or unmaintained roads really exacerbates the sound, and it seems to becoming louder and more sensitive.

I've tried simple fixes I've seen online that I know I can do myself, such as adjusting the rubber bumpers under the hood and the rubber wall in the back of the wheel well, but they haven't helped. Getting it washed doesn't help.
I know little to nothing about cars so I'm really unfamiliar with anything to do with the suspension or anything like that but I'm willing to learn. It's extremely disconcerting considering it's basically still brand new, and I'm not able to enjoy cruising around without that sound grating my soul.

Here are a couple of videos:

Driving around the neighborhood: https://youtu.be/eJDVXi3KQDk
Driving on an unmaintained road: https://youtube.com/shorts/jjpCfSBUoiE?feature=share

Any idea on what it could be and any help on what to do would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: it does have KDSS, if that helps at all.

 

Underneath each wheel well there is a plastic guard that blocks off the side of the engine (splashguards). Try removing the clips and that plastic piece. Mine had the same problem. The clips holding your current splash guard on are hard plastic that run against the metal car body and make that noise. Took me weeks to figure it out. Hope this helps!

then invest in ark splashguards

 

Any update?

 

I wondered if it might be the hood latch, and I already tried tightening the clips, but I I'll have to mess around with things more. I won't get a chance until Thursday or Friday, so I'll update around then. Thanks

 

Check front skid plate. Make sure it’s on tight.

 

No update…bummer. I love the forum bc we get the opportunity to help one another AND hear back…

 

I currently work 14 hours a night and only get one day to myself to get all of my responsibilities and hopefully extra done before the upcoming week

I don't have anything for the hood latch yet, however I did try driving (very carefully) with it unlatched to see if it could give me any clues, but nothing changed.
I also completely took off the splash guards on the driver's side and also nothing changed, so my suspicion is either the mud flap (highly doubtful but maybe?), or the skidplate as 4runningman suggested.

 

Probably skid or the hood. Sometimes if you clean off the hood pops (rubber deals) then the dirt causing the noise goes away.
Also, I’d you get it on a lift and move the wheel back and forth you may be able to locate the noise with your ear or a stethoscope. Hope you figure it out. Sorry this is happening.