2025 Toyota 4Runner problems, complaints & recalls
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NHTSA has received 58 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, or 34.7 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.82, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #51 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is about the same; against other Off-road SUVs it is 49% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2025-04-04 and 2026-08-30. Median delay from incident to filing: 13 days.
58Complaints
34.7Complaints per year on the road
0.82Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
6.9%Share involving a crash or fire
42Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 3.0 complaints per year, fewer than this one.
The most common problem area is Brakes (34.5% of complaints), followed by Electrical (17.2%) and Body & structure (15.5%). Brakes complaints are 5.7 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Brakes reports, owners most often mention “brakes”, “squeal”, “reverse”, “loud” and “noise worse”. 4 reports (6.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 10 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (71% of incidents). In the last 12 months 42 new complaints were filed, versus 16 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 17% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
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.
Electrical · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760685 · Fire
I am a fire investigator for the Olathe (KS) Fire Department. On July 3, 2026 at 1255 hrs our crews were called to a vehicle fire for the above listed car.
Electrical · 2026-07-30 · ODI 11753722 · Fire
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.
Steering · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760219
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.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-03 · ODI 11754457
The LKA system steers the vehicle into the oncoming lane of travel under specific and repeatable conditions. The defect occurs as follows: While the vehicle is traveling and the LKA system is following the left lane marking, the vehicle approaches a marked…
Steering · 2026-07-24 · ODI 11752643
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
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 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
58 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, or about 34.7 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The most common category is Brakes, accounting for 34.5% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 42 new complaints were filed, versus 16 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 58 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, or 34.7 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.82, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #51 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is about the same; against other Off-road SUVs it is 49% lower.