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The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is associated with 56 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Service Brakes, accounting for 18 reports (32% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.4L 4-Cyl hybrid and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 23 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 56 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Service Brakes (18 / 32%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 21–23 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
4Runner 4WD Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 24 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
4Runner 4WD Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 24 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV AWD 20.4%
SUV 4WD 20.4%
Hybrid SUV AWD 20.4%
Hybrid SUV 4WD 20.4%
Hybrid SUV RWD 18.5%
SUV RWD 18.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Toyota 4Runner models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Summary of 56 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
56
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Service Brakes 18 complaints
Structure & Body 6 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
Steering 3 complaints
Back Over Prevention / Camera 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2025 Toyota 4Runner problems & component breakdown (20 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V595000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2025 Toyota 4Runner recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have?

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

NHTSA records list 56 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Service Brakes, appearing in 18 filings (32% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2025 Toyota 4Runner defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Toyota 4Runner earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 6 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner range from 21 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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