2025 Toyota 4Runner
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 4WD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 62 complaints, most often about the service brakes. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $40,770 to $66,900 across 16 trims.
| Trim | Powertrain | Drive | MSRP | HP | Torque | MPG comb | Seats | Cargo (2nd row) | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 | Gas | 2WD | $40,770 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 18 in |
| TRD Sport | Gas | 2WD | $47,250 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 20 in |
| TRD Sport Premium | Gas | 2WD | $52,610 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 20 in |
| Limited | Gas | 2WD | $55,400 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 20 in |
| SR5 | Gas | 4WD | $42,770 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 18 in |
| TRD Sport | Gas | 4WD | $49,250 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 20 in |
| TRD Sport Premium | Gas | 4WD | $54,610 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 20 in |
| TRD Off-Road | Gas | 4WD | $49,190 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 18 in |
| TRD Off-Road Premium | Gas | 4WD | $54,970 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 18 in |
| Limited | Gas | 4WD | $57,400 | 278 hp | 317 lb-ft | 21 mpg | 5 | 48.4 cu-ft | 20 in |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4WD | $51,990 | 326 hp | 465 lb-ft | 23 mpg | 5 | 42.6 cu-ft | 18 in |
| TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4WD | $57,770 | 326 hp | 465 lb-ft | 23 mpg | 5 | 42.6 cu-ft | 18 in |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4WD | $60,200 | 326 hp | 465 lb-ft | 23 mpg | 5 | 42.6 cu-ft | 20 in |
| Platinum i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4WD | $62,860 | 326 hp | 465 lb-ft | 23 mpg | 5 | 42.6 cu-ft | 20 in |
| Trailhunter i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4WD | $66,900 | 326 hp | 465 lb-ft | 23 mpg | 5 | 42.6 cu-ft | 18 in |
| TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4WD | $66,900 | 326 hp | 465 lb-ft | 23 mpg | 5 | 42.6 cu-ft | 18 in |
MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4WD | Hybrid | 4WD (part-time) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 4Runner 4WD | Hybrid | 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 4Runner 2WD | Gas | RWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 4Runner 2WD | Gas | RWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 4Runner 4WD | Gas | 4WD (part-time) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 4Runner 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49062, 49063, 48951, 48952, 48976, 48982.
Emissions & certification
Source: EPA emission certificates| Configuration | Smog rating | Emission standard | Where it can be sold new | SmartWay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD, 4Runner 4WD | 6 / 10 | Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / Other | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| 4Runner 2WD, 4Runner 4WD | 6 / 10 | Other / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.
The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.
New-vehicle warranty
Source: manufacturer press kits, make-levelAs stated in Toyota's press kits for the 2023–2027 model years (75 kits, 57 agree); this model year's own kit states no warranty terms, so the make's are shown. Confirm the term for this car with the dealer.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2025 4Runner very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Recalls (1)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseThese are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
Whether any of this applies to one specific 4Runner
A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2025 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Toyota publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner
Search by fitment on eBay Motors — OEM take-offs, aftermarket, and the trim pieces dealers no longer stock. The listing and the price are the seller's.
Find parts for this 4Runner →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database3 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported
6.2 per 10,000 built · Toyota reported 100,287 4Runner built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)
Filed per year: 2025: 30 · 2026: 32
Most-cited components
In owners' own words
Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal squealing coming from the rear brakes. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the driver’s and passenger’s side rear brake pads.
Two separate occasions while driving this car and using the wipers in rain there was been almost zero visibility to the point where we can almost not see while driving in the rain. I have owned three Toyotas and this is the first time I have ever experienced this issue.
Steering wheel creaking and knocking noise when turning the steering wheel left and right
Intermittently, the center console (navigation) screen and system crash at random. All audio stop and the screen turns black for a few seconds, before resetting to the default view and disconnecting all previously connected devices. This has happened at least 10-20 times while driving during my ownership of the vehicle.
Excessive wheel vibration noted at above 65 mph. Took it to dealer and 2 tires were replaced. Toyota rep drove vehicle and stated in repair invoice "disappointing ride quality especially at highway speeds." They have refused to do anything else.
2025 4Runner had loose window glass on driver and passenger side,hood wobbles and rear spoiler loose hoping for a recall
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Reported by Toyota itself: 14 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 killed, 16 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 14 per 100,000 built. Every 4Runner model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 20% |
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 20% |
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 20% |
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 20% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Driver-assist crash reports (1)
Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-011 moderate
Aug 2025 to Aug 2025 · 0 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed
What was engaged, and what was hit
System named: TSS 3.0 (1)
Crash partner: Other 1
Filed by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
| Incident | System | Struck | Injury alleged | State | Speed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Level 2 · TSS 3.0 | Other | moderate | CA | 55 mph | 1306-11719 |
From the manufacturer’s own filing
The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.
From initial 5-Day report (September 18, 2025): Entries in this report are based on unconfirmed allegations: On September [redacted], 2025, Toyota received an initial contact from the daughter of an owner/driver of a vehicle involved in the crash.
A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Unknown Or Other, Structure, Service Brakes, Electrical System, Engine.
- 26TD01 Service campaign2026-09-09 · 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 during driving and cause an intermittent noise.
- T-SB-0049-26 Service bulletin2026-08-19 · 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.
- T-SB-0006-26 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-07-20 · 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.
- T-SB-0006-26 Rev1 Service bulletin2026-05-19 · 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.
- T-SB-0046-25 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-02-12 · Service Brakes
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0006-26.
- T-SB-0006-26 Service bulletin2026-02-11 · 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.
- T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-01-07 · Unknown Or Other
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interi
- T-SB-0046-25 Rev2 Service bulletin2025-11-19 · 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.
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
At the New York inspection station
Source: New York State DMVIn New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner failed the safety inspection on 0.31% of first inspections — close to the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected.
failed the safety inspection
1,599 initial inspections of 1,593 vehicles.
| Measure | The 2025 4Runner | Every 2025 vehicle | Behind it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the safety inspection | 0.31% | 0.36% | 1,599 |
| Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit | 0.06% | 0.16% | 1,599 |
| Miles driven a year | 7,978 | 8,354 | odometer at inspection |
| Average odometer | 11,416 | 12,194 | odometer at inspection |
New York does not emissions-test model years this new, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).
Compare the 2025 4Runner with
Any vehicle, your weights →| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Telluride · Large SUV · grade C | Telluride +11.8 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer · Large SUV · grade F | Explorer +5.6 | |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee · Large SUV · grade F | 4Runner +9.3 | |
| 2025 Honda Pilot · Large SUV · grade C | Pilot +10.9 | |
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade · Large SUV · grade C | Toss-up |
4Runner by model year
all years, side by side →Common questions about the 2025 4Runner
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner cost?
Manufacturer pricing runs from $40,770 for the SR5 2WD to $66,900 for the Trailhunter i-FORCE MAX 4WD, across 16 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.
Does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
NHTSA has posted 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The most serious on file is 25V595000, covering Electrical System. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA gave the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 3-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it A (94/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
Across the 6 EPA-rated configurations of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, the best EPA combined figure is 23 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.
What do owners complain about on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, most often about service brakes, unspecified, electrical system. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
How clean is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The EPA smog rating for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is 6 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Other — which the table above lists per configuration.
Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The manufacturer has filed 90 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, most often covering unknown or other, structure, service brakes. The most recent is dated 2026-09-09. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
How does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner do at state inspection?
In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner failed the safety inspection on 0.31% of first inspections — close to the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.
Which 2025 Toyota 4Runner trim is the best value?
$26,130 separates the cheapest of the 16 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.
Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner better than the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 95.3 to 83.5, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner against the 2025 Kia Telluride — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | 6 configurations | EPA certification records | Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures. |
| Emission certificates | 6 configurations | EPA emission certificates | Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new. |
| Recalls | 1 | NHTSA recall campaigns | A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags. |
| Owner complaints | 62 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | 6 tested | NHTSA NCAP | Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them. |
| Service bulletins | 90 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | none | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | No defect investigation has been opened. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | 1 | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | none | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | 16 trims | Manufacturer press kit | Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.