DecodedCars2025 Toyota 4Runner
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV, Hybrid 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 275–278 hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 23 city / 26 hwy
- Length
- 194.9 in
- Curb weight
- 4,870–5,410 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 16% better than the average 2025 standard SUV (19.8 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 20.4% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 30 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,870 lb (4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (23 city / 26 highway), 16% better than the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
What changed for 2025
- New body dimensions: 5.1 in longer, wheelbase +2.4 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 4.0L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 23
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 4Runner →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Tahara, Aichi
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2025 4Runner configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 194.9 in | 78 in | 73.6 in | 112.2 in | 65.7 / 65.7 in | 4,870 lb | |
| Hybrid 4dr SUV | 194.9 in | 78 in | 73.2 in | 112.2 in | 65.7 / 65.7 in | 5,410 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4WD Hybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 / 24 / 23 | +16% | $2,900 | 380 |
| 4Runner 4WD Hybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 / 24 / 23 | +16% | $2,900 | 380 |
| 4Runner 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | +5% | $3,050 | 399 |
| 4Runner 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 22 | +5% | $3,050 | 404 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | +6% | $3,200 | 417 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 21 | +6% | $3,200 | 415 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 20.4% |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 20.4% |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 18.5% |
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner (this car) | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 22 |
| 2025 Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
Recalls (1)
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Sep 11, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- 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.
Not every 2025 Toyota 4Runner is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Toyota 4Runner buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Service Brakes — 24 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Electrical System — 7 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Steering — 5 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 1,150 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 4Runner years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 4Runner | 23 | 194.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2024 4Runner | 17 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 4Runner | 17 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 33 |
| 2022 4Runner | 17 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 39 |
| 2021 4Runner | 17 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 36 |
| 2020 4Runner | 17 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 33 |
| 2019 4Runner | 18 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 65 |
| 2018 4Runner | 18 | 189.8 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 59 |
| 2017 4Runner | 18 | 189.8 in | Not rated | 5 | 36 |
| 2016 4Runner | 19 | 189.8 in | Not rated | 8 | 80 |
| 2015 4Runner | 19 | 189.8 in | Not rated | 9 | 87 |
| 2014 4Runner | 19 | 189.8 in | Not rated | 7 | 73 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →