2025 Toyota 4Runner Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Part of Generation 6 — 2025–present.

20242026
Complaints
45
per 10K Sold
4.5
US Sales
98,804
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2025 Toyota 4Runner Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#120 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:5 mi
#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner.

Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Bumpers
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Connectors/Plugs:Accesory Power Outlet/Jack/Port/Usb/Sae/Cigarette Lighter
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Toyota 4Runner

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~591,377 vehicles.

25V595000Instrument Cluster
~591,377 affected

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.

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2025 Toyota 4Runner — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has 45 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
Top reported problems: Brakes (20 complaints, avg 5 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Body Structure (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 5 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 591,377 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota 4Runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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