2025 Toyota 4RUNNER problems & reliability
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes → | 20 | 37% |
| Unknown OR Other | 8 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 13% |
| Structure | 7 | 13% |
| Steering | 3 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 4% |
| Engine | 2 | 4% |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“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…”
Wheels · filed Aug 3, 2026
“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. The vehicle was reportedly being driven when smoke entered the passenger compartment causing the driver to pull over. He opened the rear tailgate and saw flames…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 30, 2026
“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 left-hand turn lane or turnout where no fog line is present on…”
Steering · filed Jul 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
43 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER. The 10 most recent:
Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
T-SB-0006-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2026
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0006-26.
T-SB-0046-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2026
Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
T-SB-0006-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 11, 2026
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TD01 Front Spoiler Hardware Certain 2025 Model Year 4Runner and 4Runner HV
26TD01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 23, 2026
Some of the screws holding the front spoiler to the front bumper can become loose over time and the spoiler can partially detach at the outer edge of the vehicle. In some cases, the front spoiler can rub against other…
26TD01 · Service Campaign · issued Jan 23, 2026
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 7, 2026
Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
T-SB-0046-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 19, 2025
Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: •Careful inspection for paint…
T-SB-0120-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 19, 2025
Some 2024 – 2025 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
T-SB-0046-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2025
Some 2024 – 2025 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 model year 4Runner and 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving in reverse.
T-SB-0046-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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