This page covers 1 recall, 31 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Toyota 4runner.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2020 4Runner are spread across several systems, with no single issue dominating the picture. Brakes draw the most reports, though owners describe a range of experiences rather than one consistent symptom. Steering complaints include episodes where owners report noticeably heavier effort required to turn the wheel, sometimes without any warning light appearing. Suspension reports point to the X-REAS system on Limited trims, with owners describing premature failure at relatively low mileage. A handful of owners also report the backup camera intermittently going blank while reversing, with the display returning to normal on its own but the problem recurring. One separate complaint describes instrument cluster illumination behaving in a way that owners say could mask whether the headlights are actually on at night.
31
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity labels on 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels are incorrect, causing these vehicles to not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail corrected load capacity labels to you at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
