This page covers 1 recall, 32 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 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
For 2021 4Runner owners, suspension and brakes draw the most complaints. On the suspension side, owners describe premature wear, unusual noises, and handling issues they consider abnormal for the vehicle's age and mileage. Brake complaints are more acute, owners report warning lights for low braking power and ABS malfunctions appearing suddenly, sometimes accompanied by noticeable loss of stopping ability. Steering complaints, the third most-reported system, involve looseness, wandering, or a vague on-center feel. A smaller cluster of owners reports intermittent backup camera blackouts, where the screen goes dark during reversing rather than displaying the expected view. A few reports also describe door lock actuators failing sequentially across multiple doors, including the driver's side and liftgate, over a period of months.
32
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
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 →
