2025 Toyota 4runner: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2025 Toyota 4Runner: NOT FLAGGED — 61 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: service brakes (26 complaints).
The Toyota 4Runner isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2025 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 7th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
61
NHTSA complaints
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Model years compared
43
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2025 Toyota 4Runner problems
Service brakes is the clear leader, named in 43% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2025 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 26 | 43% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 15% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 13% |
| Structure | 7 | 11% |
| Steering | 4 | 7% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Toyota 4Runner recalls
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2025 (reported Sep 11, 2025).
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V595000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
2025 Toyota 4Runner service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 43 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2025 — fewer than the 142 of the median 4Runner year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover structure (7), electrical system (7), service brakes (6). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2025 vs. the year before and after
From the 2024 to the 2025, owner complaints jumped 6.1× (10 → 61) — a step backward. The 2026 that followed fell by more than half (61 → 0), so the 2026 has the lighter record so far. The 2026 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 4Runner | BEST | 10 | 56 | 1 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | — | 61 | 43 | 1 | $54,111 |
| 2026 4Runner | — | 0 | 25 | 2 | $55,999 |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Toyota 4Runner years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2025 Toyota 4Runner
Service brakes (26 complaints on the 2025): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Electrical system (8 complaints on the 2025): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Structure (7 complaints on the 2025): look under the car for rust or damage around the subframe and rockers, open every door and the liftgate, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
Steering (4 complaints on the 2025): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Air bags (3 complaints on the 2025): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Recalls: confirm the campaign above was completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
2025 Toyota 4Runner: NOT FLAGGED — 61 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: service brakes (26 complaints). The Toyota 4Runner isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2025 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 7th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Toyota 4Runner problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner are service brakes (26, 43%), unknown or other (9, 15%), electrical system (8, 13%). The manufacturer has 43 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have?
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, most recently 25V595000 (Sep 11, 2025, electrical system). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2025 Toyota 4runner before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.