repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2025 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 62 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-595 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
62 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
7Structure
4Steering
3Air bags
2Power train
2Visibility/wiper
2Engine
2Back over prevention
1211 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 24 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other 4RUNNER year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4RUNNER median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The front brakes emit a very loud, embarrassing screeching or howling sound. This noise happens most severely when backing up/shifting into reverse.
The brakes make a loud squealing noise especially in reverse. This is concerning and not what I expect from a brand new car!
There is a known issue, under recall T-SB-0006-26. My brakes squeal VERY loudly when I move in reverse. Toyota acknowledges that 2025 4Runners are affected, but claim my specific VIN is not covered.
Own a 2025 4RUNNER?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.