Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026 Toyota 4Runner: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Toyota 4Runner at 21–23 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
21–23
NHTSA overall rating
4/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 4RUNNER I-FORCE MAX HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Toyota 4Runner recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner, newest first.
Equipment: Other: Labels
NHTSA 26V571000Reported Sep 2, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26TA18)
Units affected
135 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26R1)
Units affected
94 (estimate)
Problem
Gulf 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."
Risk
An incorrect load carrying capacity label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GST 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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Toyota 4Runner fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Toyota 4Runner crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2026 Toyota 4Runner NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV 4WD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
20.4%
Standard
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
20.4%
Standard
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A 4WD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
20.4%
Standard
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
20.4%
Standard
2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A RWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
18.5%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Toyota 4Runner owner complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota 4Runner, most recently on Aug 10, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2026 Toyota 4Runner complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
3
Unknown or other
2
Electrical system
1
Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
