Family: 4Runner · filed with NHTSA as 4RUNNER, 4RUNNER I-FORCE MAX HYBRID
Owner report The front brakes emit a very loud, embarrassing screeching or howling sound. This noise happens most severely when backing up/shifting into reverse.
Owner report The brakes make a loud squealing noise especially in reverse. This is concerning and not what I expect from a brand new car!
Owner report I am a fire investigator for the Olathe (KS) Fire Department. On July 3, 2026 at 1255 hrs our crews were called to a vehicle fire for the above listed car. The vehicle was reportedly being driven when smoke entered the passenger compartment causing the driver to pull over. He opened the rear tailgate and saw flames …
Owner report The contact owns a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the AC outlet in the cargo area had an open ground. The contact became aware of the AC outlet failure while on a road trip, when the heated mat for the dog's crate failed to heat after being plugged into the AC outlet. The contact tested the AC outlet with…
Owner report Loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles,rear spoiler loose.
Owner report 2025 4Runner had loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles and rear spoiler loose hoping for a recall.
11% of complaints name no specific component and are left out of the shares above.
To compare years fairly, each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | 62 | not compared |
| 2026 | 7 | 7 | not compared |
Whether a recall has been fixed on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
None on file.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2850 |
| 4Runner 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2850 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | $2950 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 21 | $2950 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl Hybrid | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2700 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl Hybrid | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2700 |
Fuel cost is EPA's estimate at the fuel prices of its last update, not today's.
| Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Toyota issued 90 service bulletins listed against this model year, most often about unknown or other.
A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so one listed here may not be specific to this year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.
| Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some of the screws holding the front spoiler to the front bumper can become loose over time and the spoiler can partially detach at the outer edge of the vehicle. In some cases, the front spoiler can rub against other vehicle components dur… |
| 2026-09-09 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some of the screws holding the front spoiler to the front bumper can become loose over time and the spoiler can partially detach at the outer edge of the vehicle. In some cases, the front spoiler can rub against other vehicle components dur… |
| 2026-08-19 | POWER TRAIN | Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra Hybrid, 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid, 2024 –2025 Land Cruiser and Tacoma Hybrid, and 2025 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the transmission when in Ready ON mode. |
| 2026-07-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse. |
| 2026-07-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse. |
| 2026-05-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse. |
| 2026-05-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse. |
| 2026-02-12 | SERVICE BRAKES | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0006-26. |
| 2026-02-12 | SERVICE BRAKES | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0006-26. |
| 2026-02-11 | SERVICE BRAKES | Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse. |
Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more often after news coverage or a recall. That is why this page compares a model year only with other years of the same generation, never with other models.
Each complaint is counted once, even when it names several components; a complaint that names several systems appears under each of them. Owner reports are quoted as filed and have not been verified by NHTSA or by us.
Every model year of this 4Runner, including the ones without a page of their own, is listed on the Toyota 4Runner model page.
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