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2026 Toyota 4Runner

HybridGas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
97 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
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The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner Hybrid 4WD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
4Runner Hybrid 4WDHybrid4WD (part-time)2.4L 4-cyl turbo232423$2,700
4Runner Hybrid 4WDHybrid4WD2.4L 4-cyl turbo222423$2,700
4Runner 2WDGasRWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo202622$2,850
4Runner 2WDGasRWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo202422$2,850
4Runner 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.4L 4-cyl turbo192521$2,950
4Runner 4WDGas4WD2.4L 4-cyl turbo202421$2,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50178, 50179, 50147, 50148, 50176, 50177.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Equipment

26R1
94 vehicles
ProblemGulf 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."RiskAn incorrect load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGST 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V282000reported May 4, 2026Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 7

Most-cited components

Power Train3
Unspecified2
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Visibility/Wiper1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2026 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, after disconnecting the trailer wiring harness, the message Tow/Haul Mode or a Trailer Coverage Indicator appeared even though the vehicle was no longer hauling the trailer. The message "No Trailer Dete…”Aug 10, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“**Vehicle:** 2026 Toyota 4Runner SR5- -700Miles I am reporting a persistent vibration issue that appears to come from the engine bay and is transmitted through the driver's side floorboard into the driver's left foot and leg. The vibration is most noticeable when the transmission is engaged and the vehicle is under loa…”Jul 31, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The Toyota 4Runner (5th and 6th Generations) lacks a dedicated 'Approach Lighting' function, creating a critical personal safety and trip-and-fall hazard during nighttime entry. Users are forced to navigate the vehicle's perimeter in total darkness, increasing the risk of injury from unseen obstacles or security threat…”Apr 5, 2026 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other 4Runner model years

A

2025 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 58 complaints

A

2024 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 8 complaints

A

2023 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 32 complaints

B

2022 Toyota 4Runner

3 recalls · 39 complaints

A

2021 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 36 complaints

A

2020 Toyota 4Runner

1 recalls · 33 complaints

C

2019 Toyota 4Runner

4 recalls · 64 complaints

C

2018 Toyota 4Runner

5 recalls · 58 complaints

C

2017 Toyota 4Runner

5 recalls · 36 complaints

F

2016 Toyota 4Runner

8 recalls · 79 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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