Toyota · 1983–present
Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota and marketed globally since 1984, across six generations. In Japan, it was marketed as the Toyota Hilux Surf (Japanese: トヨタ・ハイラックスサーフ, Hepburn: Toyota Hairakkususāfu) and was withdrawn from the market in 2009. The original 4Runner was a compact SUV and little more than a Toyota Hilux pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a cross between a compact and a mid-size SUV. All 4Runners have been built in Japan at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Aichi, or at the Hino Motors (a Toyota subsidiary) plant in Hamura. The name "4Runner" was created by copywriter Robert Nathan for the Saatchi & Saatchi advertising company as a play on the term "forerunner". The agency held contests to invent new names for Toyota's upcoming vehicles. According to Toyota, the "4" described the vehicle's 4-wheel drive system while "Runner" was a reference to its all-terrain capabilities and how it could "run" off-road. As of 2021, the 4Runner is sold primarily in North America, Central America and some South American countries. Many markets that do not offer the 4Runner, such as Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, receive the Land Cruiser Prado instead. For some markets, the 4Runner was branded the Hilux Surf, which was replaced by the Fortuner, a similar but lower-cost alternative based on the Hilux platform. The 4Runner placed number five in a 2019 study by iSeeCars.com ranking the longest-lasting vehicles in the US. According to the study, 3.94% of 4Runners had a mileage of over 200,000 miles (320,000 km).
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136 licensed and 341 SORN (477 total) at 2025 Q4.
| Year (latest quarter) | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 614 |
| 2015 | 586 |
| 2016 | 571 |
| 2017 | 592 |
| 2018 | 556 |
| 2019 | 548 |
| 2020 | 516 |
| 2021 | 510 |
| 2022 | 491 |
| 2023 | 495 |
| 2024 | 483 |
| 2025 | 477 |
DfT/DVLA VEH0120 vehicle licensing statistics, source ↗, Open Government Licence v3.0. Small counts are rounded or suppressed at source.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A RWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V571000 2026-09-02 · model years 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
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26V282000 2026-05-04 · model years 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2026 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: GST will mail a new modification label to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 26R1.
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25V595000 2025-09-11 · model years 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
Remedy: 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…
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24V548000 2024-07-23 · model years 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra,…
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
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23V680000 2023-10-12 · model years 2023
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for…
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22V480000 2022-07-06 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire…
Remedy: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall…
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22V310000 2022-05-06 · model years 2022
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30,…
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21V963000 2021-12-13 · model years 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective…
Remedy: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET21A.
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20V682000 2020-11-04 · model years 2018, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners…
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20V012000 2020-01-13 · model years 2014, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.…
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19V741000 2019-10-17 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.…
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19V670000 2019-09-20 · model years 2018, 2019
STEERING
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 380 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 380 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 417 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 403 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 399 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 380 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 380 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 417 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 399 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 519 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 514 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 503 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 519 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 515 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 503 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 519 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 515 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 503 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 515 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 515 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 503 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 515 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 515 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 17 | 503 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 491 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 491 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 479 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 491 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 491 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 479 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 491 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 491 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 479 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 478 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 478 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 19 | 467 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 4.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 478 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q1342063CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4RunnerCC BY-SA 4.0 · Intro text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375329649 · retrieved 2026-10-03
- DfT/DVLA VEH0120 licensing statistics — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tablesOpen Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.