Toyota 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE): years, specs & known problems

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 1GR-FE is Toyota's 4.0-liter DOHC V6. It powered the 4Runner through 2024, the 2005–2015 Tacoma, the 2007–2014 Tundra and the 2007–2014 FJ Cruiser. With dual VVT-i it makes 270 hp and 278 lb-ft in the 2010–2024 4Runner; the Tacoma version made 236 hp and 266 lb-ft.

Toyota's owner guides list the 4.0L six as the 1GR-FE in the 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra. Output depends on whether the engine has dual independent VVT-i on both intake and exhaust cams. The Tacoma kept a 236 hp, 266 lb-ft version through 2015. The Tundra's base V6 gained dual VVT-i for 2011, rising from 236 to 270 hp and from 266 to 278 lb-ft, and the 2010 fifth-generation 4Runner used the same 270 hp rating.

The FJ Cruiser's dual VVT-i version was rated at 260 hp and 271 lb-ft. Toyota paired the engine with a five-speed automatic, plus a six-speed manual in the Tacoma and FJ Cruiser. It was phased out as the 2015 Tundra went V8-only, the 2016 Tacoma moved to the 3.5L V6 and the 2025 4Runner moved to the 2.4L turbo.

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) at a glance

Toyota 1GR-FE 4.0-liter DOHC V6, US 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra and FJ Cruiser 2003–2024: model years, fuel and peak Toyota-published output
Engine	Model years	Fuel	Peak hp	Peak torque (lb-ft)	Documented problems	Recalls
Toyota 1GR-FE 4.0-liter DOHC V6, US 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra and FJ Cruiser 2003–2024	2003–2024	Gasoline (regular)	270	278	0	0

CarWhere lists 0 documented problems and 0 NHTSA recalls for the 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE), each with a source.

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) specifications

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE): design facts (2003–2024)
Specification	Value
Engine code	1GR-FE (4.0L 6-cylinder)[8]
Engine code (4Runner)	1GR-FE[9]
Engine code (Tacoma)	1GR-FE[10]
Layout	4.0L DOHC V6, aluminum block (Tundra)[5]
Valve timing	Dual independent VVT-i (4Runner from 2010, Tundra from 2011, FJ Cruiser)[1]
Transmissions	Five-speed automatic; six-speed manual in the Tacoma and FJ Cruiser[3]
Fuel	Regular-grade gasoline (FJ Cruiser)[4]
EPA: first 4.0 L 4Runner year checked	2003 4Runner 4.0 L V6[11]
EPA: 2024 4Runner (last year)	4.0 L V6, five-speed automatic[12]
EPA: 2025 4Runner	2.4 L turbo[13]
EPA: 2005 Tacoma	4.0 L V6, five-speed automatic[14]
EPA: 2015 Tacoma	4.0 L V6, five-speed auto or six-speed manual[15]
EPA: 2007 Tundra	4.0 L V6, five-speed automatic[16]
EPA: 2014 Tundra	4.0 L V6, five-speed automatic[17]
EPA: 2007 FJ Cruiser	4.0 L V6, five-speed automatic[18]
EPA: 2014 FJ Cruiser	4.0 L V6, five-speed automatic[19]

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) horsepower and torque by year

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE): Toyota-published horsepower (hp) and torque (lb-ft) by model year and application
Model years	Application	Horsepower (hp)	Torque (lb-ft)	Source
2007–2010	Tundra 4.0L V6Pre-dual-VVT-i rating given in Toyota's 2011 release	236	266	[1]
2010	4Runner34 hp more than the previous 4Runner V6	270	278	[2]
2011	Tundra 4.0L V6	270	278	[1]
2013	Tacoma V6	236	266	[3]
2013	FJ Cruiser	260	271	[4]
2014	Tundra 4.0L V6278 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm	270	278	[5]
2015	4Runner270 hp at 5,600 rpm; 278 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm	270	278	[6]
2024	4Runner	270	278	[7]

"—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source.

Which vehicles have the 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE)?

Models and model years offered with the 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE)
Model	Model years	Notes
4Runner	2003–2024	EPA lists the 4.0 L V6 from 2003; 270 hp from the 2010 redesign
Tacoma	2005–2015
Tundra (Regular and Double Cab)	2007–2014	2015 Tundra went V8-only
FJ Cruiser	2007–2014

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Frequently asked questions

What engine is in the 2010–2024 4Runner?

A 4.0L DOHC V6 with dual independent VVT-i, rated at 270 hp and 278 lb-ft and paired with a five-speed automatic. Toyota's owner guides identify the 4.0L V6 as the 1GR-FE. The 2025 4Runner switched to a 2.4L turbo four.

Why does the Tacoma 4.0 make less power than the 4Runner 4.0?

The 2005–2015 Tacoma kept a version rated at 236 hp and 266 lb-ft. Versions with dual independent VVT-i on both camshafts, used in the 2010+ 4Runner and 2011+ Tundra, are rated at 270 hp and 278 lb-ft.

Which Tundras have the 4.0L V6?

The 2007–2014 Tundra offered the 4.0L V6 on Regular and Double Cab models. It made 236 hp until Toyota added dual VVT-i for 2011, raising output to 270 hp. The 2015 Tundra lineup was V8-only.

How much horsepower does the FJ Cruiser have?

Toyota's 2013 release rates the FJ Cruiser's 4.0L V6 with dual independent VVT-i at 260 hp and 271 lb-ft on regular-grade fuel.

Sources

Ratings are Toyota-published figures as cited; descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs appear only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

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2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Adds New Cement Grey Trail Teams Special Edition — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
Toyota Unveils 2014 Redesigned Tundra at 2013 Chicago Auto Show — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
Toyota 4Runner: 30 Years of Faithful Service and Fun, Now Offered in Rugged TRD Pro Series Formula — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
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2008 Toyota 4Runner Quick Reference Guide — Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (owner publications)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Quick Reference Guide — Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (owner publications)
2003 Toyota 4Runner 2WD, 4.0 L V6 (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2024 Toyota 4Runner 2WD, 4.0 L V6 (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2025 Toyota 4Runner 2WD, 2.4 L turbo (SIDI & PFI) (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2WD, 4.0 L V6 (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2015 Toyota Tacoma 2WD, 4.0 L V6 (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2007 Toyota Tundra 2WD, 4.0 L V6, 5-speed automatic (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2014 Toyota Tundra 2WD, 4.0 L V6 (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L V6 (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L V6 (fueleconomy.gov vehicle record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)

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