Reliable Auto DB

2025 Toyota 4Runner reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has 57 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 29 per year. It is too early to rank against other 4Runner years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Instrument cluster.

2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport
Photo by Elise240SX, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

57

Per year

29

Recalls

1

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (21 of 57), then Electrical system (8) and Structure (7). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 4Runner has 8 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Toyota 4Runner. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2025-09-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V595000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (57 total)

Service brakes
21
Electrical system
8
Structure
7
Steering
4
Air bags
3
Back-over prevention
2
Engine
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Powertrain
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Lane departure
1
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

282025292026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "As I was sitting at a red light I was rear ended quite forcefully and 2 of the 3 seatbelts released upon crash impact. Me, the driver hit my face on the steering wheel and my grandson in the backseat flew forward into…"
    Air bags, Seat belts · filed 2026-09-15
  • "On August 29, 2026, I was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake when I noticed the vehicle moving forward even though I was pressing the brake pedal. I immediately entered a nearby parking lot at very low…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-08-30
  • "The steering system malfunctioned. The vehicle is at the dealer for inspection/repair. When driving the steering is loose, when you go over bumps there is an audible thump in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle is at…"
    Steering, Suspension · filed 2026-08-28
  • "As a capable Vehicle of towing 6000 lbs off road. The spare is a temporary spare with warnings to drive at max 50 mph no longer 50 miles. This a truck body on frame. The Limited 4runner is equipped with the Temporary…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-08-03
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV RWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
4Runner two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950
4Runner two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 24 22 MPG $2950
4Runner four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100
4Runner four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Four-wheel drive 20 24 21 MPG $3100
4Runner four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 23 24 23 MPG $2800
4Runner four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Four-wheel drive 23 24 23 MPG $2800

Specs and fitment

6th generation (N500), 2025–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 , 5.9 qt capacity
Tire size 245/70R17 (17-in.), 265/70R18 (18-in.), 265/55R20 (20-in.)
Towing capacity 6,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 25V595 covers certain 2025 Toyota 4Runner vehicles, along with other Toyota and Lexus models. 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. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers update the instrument panel software over-the-air for non-plug-in-hybrid vehicles, free of charge; plug-in-hybrid vehicles receive an inspection and software update or instrument panel replacement as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner reliable?

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has 57 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 29 per year. It is too early to rank against other 4Runner years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Instrument cluster.

What are common problems with a 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (21 of 57), then Electrical system (8) and Structure (7). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 4Runner has 8 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Toyota 4Runner been recalled?

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Toyota 4Runner get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota 4Runner?

5th generation (N280), model years 2010-2024 in the US.

What oil does a Toyota 4Runner take?

Fifth-generation US 4.0L V6 models use 0W-20 (about 6.6 qt with filter). 2025+ sixth-generation 2.4L i-FORCE models use 0W-20 (about 5.9 qt with filter).

How much can a Toyota 4Runner tow?

The fifth-generation 4.0L V6 is rated for 5,000 lb (trailer plus cargo). The 2025+ sixth generation lists up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped; i-FORCE trims are limited to 5,000 lb with a dead-weight hitch.