2025 Toyota 4runner recalls and problems

The 2025 Toyota 4runner has 1 recall and 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 27 4runner model years — 17th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
62complaints
4crashes
2fires
3injuries
1,150median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Electrical System

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.

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 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes26
Unknown or other10
Electrical System8
Structure7
Steering4
Air Bags3
Visibility3
Back Over Prevention2
Engine2
Fuel System2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Toyota 4runner years

2000: 483 complaints20002001: 185 complaints2002: 225 complaints2003: 696 complaints20036962004: 678 complaints2005: 425 complaints2006: 381 complaints20062007: 154 complaints2008: 96 complaints2009: 22 complaints20092010: 147 complaints2011: 163 complaints2012: 96 complaints20122013: 36 complaints2014: 77 complaints2015: 87 complaints20152016: 81 complaints2017: 36 complaints2018: 60 complaints20182019: 66 complaints2020: 33 complaints2021: 36 complaints20212022: 39 complaints2023: 33 complaints2024: 10 complaints20242025: 62 complaints2026: 9 complaints20269

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Toyota 4runner have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 Toyota 4runner, the latest from Sep 11, 2025 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota 4runner?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (26), unknown or other (10), electrical system (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.