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2025 Toyota 4Runner: recalls and problems

1 recall and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

1recalls
59complaints
3crashes reported
2fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes21 · 36%
  • Unknown Or Other9 · 15%
  • Electrical System7 · 12%
  • Structure7 · 12%
  • Steering5 · 8%
  • Air Bags2 · 3%
  • Suspension2 · 3%
  • Wheels2 · 3%
  • Engine2 · 3%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 3%

What owners report

Air Bags,Seat BeltsCrash

As i was sitting at a red light i was rear ended quite forcefully and 2 of the 3 seatbelts released upon crash impact. me, the driver hit my face on the steering wheel and my grandson in the backseat flew forward into the passenger front seat his twin brother was sitting in. i am also concerned that none of the airbags went off but the crash caused us to go forward in our seats as well as broken glass on back wind

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes Fire

On august 29, 2026, i was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake when i noticed the vehicle moving forward even though i was pressing the brake pedal. i immediately entered a nearby parking lot at very low speed. i had significant difficulty stopping and used the electronic parking brake to help keep the vehicle stopped. while still inside, i noticed a strong burning smell and smoke. after exiting, i saw s

Steering,Suspension

The steering system malfunctioned. the vehicle is at the dealer for inspection/repair. when driving the steering is loose, when you go over bumps there is an audible thump in the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle is at the dealer in rockwall texas for the 3rd time for this issue. the lower steering shaft was deemed defective by the technician due to excessive play on the first visit. even with the defective steering

Wheels

As a capable vehicle of towing 6000 lbs off road. the spare is a temporary spare with warnings to drive at max 50 mph no longer 50 miles. this a truck body on frame. the limited 4runner is equipped with the temporary while the same exact truck in the platinum trim, both with stock 20 inch wheels , is a full size spare. logic and safety concerns make it a dangerous situation!

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 4RUNNER, 4RUNNER HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.