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All cars · Toyota 4Runner · 2025

2025 Toyota 4Runner. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index100100 = average car
Complaints60NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold98,805U.S. model year
Per 100K sold61complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)RWD20 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)4WD19 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)4WD20 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950
2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybridAuto (S8)4WD23 / 24 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybridAuto (S8)4WD23 / 24 / 23Regular$2,700

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 300 and 9,900 miles. Median 900, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

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
Brakes40%
Electrical13%
Body structure12%
Steering7%
Airbags5%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6032103

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 25V595000 Sep 2025 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    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 cus

Manufacturer communications 45

Toyota filed 45 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
  • Some 2024 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20222234121,023Airbags
20232233119,238Tires
2024–992,156Body structure
20251006098,805Brakes

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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