SUVSince 1984

Toyota 4Runner

Toyota's iconic body-on-frame off-road SUV, featuring true low-range 4WD, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, and legendary multi-decade durability.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Toyota 4Runner is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 270 to 326 horsepower, achieving up to 23 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with Part-Time and Full-Time drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds 1 active NHTSA safety recall campaign.

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Verified Press Vehicle

Toyota 4Runner SUV2025 Spec

Years

1984 - present

Power

270 - 326 hp

Best MPG

23 MPG

2025 Recalls

1 campaign

Complaints

62 filed

01At a glance

Toyota 4Runner by the numbers

Topic	Toyota 4Runner	Detail
Power range	270 - 326 hp	7 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy	17 - 23 MPG	Combined cycle, best trim
Recalls (2025)	1	Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2025)	62	SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel types	Gasoline, Hybrid Gasoline	Part-Time , Full-Time drivetrains
Generations indexed	2	Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)	4950 x 1976 x 1798 mm	L x W x H, 2850 mm wheelbase

03Active safety

2025 Toyota 4Runner open recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

25V595000

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.

Fix: 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.

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05Pick your year

Toyota 4Runner generations

N380In production

Toyota 4Runner (N380 6th Gen)

2025 – present

278–326 hpGasoline/Hybrid Gasoline

N280Discontinued

Toyota 4Runner (N280 5th Gen)

2010 – 2024

270 hpGasoline

05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Toyota 4Runner generations

Specification	Toyota 4Runner (N380 6th Gen)2025 – present (N380)	Toyota 4Runner (N280 5th Gen)2010 – 2024 (N280)
Power Output	278 – 326 hp	270 – 270 hp
EPA Fuel Economy	Up to 23 MPG combined	Up to 17 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h	6.2s	7.6s
Exterior Dimensions	4950 × 1976 × 1798 mm	4831 × 1925 × 1781 mm
Wheelbase	2850 mm	2789 mm
Powertrains Verified	3 trims	4 trims
Full Specs	View spec sheet	View spec sheet

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06Answers

Toyota 4Runner: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Toyota 4Runner have?

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has 1 open NHTSA recall campaign. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Toyota 4Runner get?

Across verified powertrains, the 4Runner achieves 17 to 23 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Toyota 4Runner have?

Power ranges from 270 hp to 326 hp across 7 verified powertrains, spanning Gasoline, Hybrid Gasoline fuel types.

What are common Toyota 4Runner problems?

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file for the 2025 model year, most frequently involving SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 4 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Toyota 4Runner have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1984 to the present.

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