The 2021 Toyota 4Runner's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 34 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V4800002022-06-07

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 Selection and Rims."

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has accumulated 34 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with steering leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Steering5

02Service Brakes4

03Steering,suspension4

04Exterior Lighting2

05Back Over Prevention2

34 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota 4Runner Fuel Economy

17mpg combined

16city

19hwy

$3,950/yr

At 17 MPG combined, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 3 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

4Runner 2WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city19 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

4Runner 4WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city19 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

4Runner 4WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city19 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Toyota 4Runner

38States

26%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

1,58514%

CACalifornia

8557%

FLFlorida

6315%

COColorado

6195%

PAPennsylvania

5044%

GAGeorgia

4414%

OROregon

4224%

HIHawaii

3743%

AZArizona

3703%

DCWashington DC

3633%

WAWashington

3383%

MOMissouri

3333%

MDMaryland

3253%

NCNorth Carolina

3163%

DEDelaware

3143%

ILIllinois

3133%

UTUtah

2912%

TNTennessee

2542%

NYNew York

2392%

AL206

OK202

NH200

NJ166

MN162

MI162

OH149

RI135

NV134

MA124

IN118

AR118

WI85

KY79

VA78

ID75

WY64

NE62

LA61

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Toyota 4Runner Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Toyota 4Runner a good car to buy?

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is steering, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Toyota 4Runner?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Toyota 4Runner?

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner delivers 17 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota 4Runner?

STEERING is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner, based on 34 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.