The 2021 Toyota 4Runner's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 32 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 32 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes4

02Steering4

03Steering,suspension4

04Back Over Prevention2

05Suspension2

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

Toyota 4Runner Fuel Economy

17mpg combined

16city

19hwy

$2,600/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~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

4Runner 4WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city19 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

4Runner 4WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city19 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2021 Toyota 4Runner

39States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

1,70013%

CACalifornia

9718%

COColorado

7536%

FLFlorida

6245%

PAPennsylvania

5164%

DCWashington DC

4854%

AZArizona

4754%

OROregon

4664%

GAGeorgia

4333%

WAWashington

4133%

HIHawaii

4123%

MDMaryland

4063%

NCNorth Carolina

3713%

UTUtah

3233%

DEDelaware

3223%

MOMissouri

3213%

ILIllinois

2842%

NY240

OK240

TN240

AL238

NH216

MN188

OH171

NJ156

RI153

MI150

MA139

IN127

NV125

WY109

AR98

WI97

LA85

KY79

SC76

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 service brakes, 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?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner, based on 32 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.