The 2026 Toyota 4Runner has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. 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.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 21–23 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
21–23MPG
6 EPA certified variants (2.4L 4-Cyl hybrid and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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 Hybrid 4WD Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 24 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
4Runner Hybrid 4WD Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 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 2026 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
HYBRID SUV HEV AWD 20.4%
HYBRID SUV HEV 4WD 20.4%
HYBRID SUV HEV 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 2026 Toyota 4Runner models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V282000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Summary: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 26R1.
View all 2026 Toyota 4Runner recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.