2025 Toyota 4Runner
1 recalls · 40 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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 ...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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 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. 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | Unknown or Other | Vehicle: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Summary of Issue: The rear tailgate cannot be opened if the rear window is even slightly l... | No | No |
| 03/18/2026 | Service Brakes | Brakes squeak/squeal very loudly and often, no matter if it’s cold, rainy, hot or humid. It was only squeaking/squealing... | No | No |
| 03/06/2026 | Steering | While going around turns (left or right) over 30mph the vehicle has knocking that can be felt coming through the steerin... | No | No |
| 03/02/2026 | Service Brakes | The brake system emits a high-pitched noise, which seems to be worn down to the discs when used in drive mode and revers... | No | No |
| 03/01/2026 | Service Brakes | Brakes screech every time I back up. Brake pads have been replaced twice and issue is still unresolved. Just had pads re... | No | No |
| 02/21/2026 | Service Brakes | My 2025 Toyota 4Runners brakes have a very high pitched squeal. This is most noticeable when backing up but sometimes wh... | No | No |
| 01/25/2026 | Back Over Prevention | On at least 3 occasions the multimedia touch-screen display console has gone blank without warning lamps/messages. This ... | No | No |
| 01/18/2026 | Service Brakes | This vehicle’s brakes loudly squeal when in reverse and when just stopping at a stop sign. After a few weeks of purchase... | No | No |
| 01/15/2026 | Service Brakes | While backing up the front brakes screech terribly. This problem is constant. Every time you reverse and brake. | No | No |
| 01/15/2026 | Electrical System,air Bags | The contact was a police officer calling on behalf of the owner of a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while ... | Yes | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 40.
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has a Safety Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 1 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Toyota dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).