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All cars · Toyota 4Runner · 2020

2020 Toyota 4Runner. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index22100 = average car
Complaints27NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold129,052U.S. model year
Per 100K sold21complaints
Year rank#4 of 22#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)RWD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)4WD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
4.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)AWD16 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,700 and 50,000 miles. Median 9,000, from 15 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Airbags9,0003,900–16,0005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags19%
Brakes19%
Steering11%
Automatic emergency braking11%
Suspension11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3340203

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 22V480000 Jul 2022 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.

Manufacturer communications 158

Toyota filed 158 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • REVISION NOTICE July 03, 2019 Rev1: ?
  • Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?
  • Some 2019-2020 model year 4Runner SR5 and TRD Off Road grade models with Dunlop Grandtrek AT20…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoStandard

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner, 23.2M views.

TopicVideosViews
Timing chain & engine1659K
Brakes & ABS4562K
Spark plugs & ignition coils2284K
Oil changes & service2239K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x42210K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition1123K
Gauges, lights & wiring1117K
Fuel pump, filter & tank1107K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20171825128,296Brakes
20182840139,694Steering
20193243131,864Fuel or ev drive system
20202227129,052Airbags
20211825144,696Steering
20222234121,023Airbags
20232233119,238Tires

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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