2025 Toyota 4RUNNER Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER, 15% of the 60 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Summary of Issue: The rear tailgate cannot be opened if the rear window is even slightly lowered. This appears to be an intentional design feature; however, it creates a real-world safety concern. Description of Safety Concern: In normal daily use, I needed to quickly access the rear cargo area (to retrieve my child’s belongings) while parked with the vehicle turned off. The rear window was partially lowered, which prevented the tailgate from opening entirely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727350, filed 2026-03“Driving 70 mph on a cloudy 73° day around 6:30 pm no cars immediately around me on I45. I heard a loud gunshot to the point I ducked in my car. Immediately pulled over walked around the car. My Sunroof exploded upwards. Took to Longo Toyota on Monday at 7am. Upon arrival they thought it would be covered under warranty. They brought in a specialist to evaluate and they can’t prove it but something must have hit it and they are denying warranty. The glass moved upward and was shattered but intact upon initial inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731554, filed 2026-04“I am reporting a suspected manufacturing defect involving the exterior paint on my 6th generation Toyota 4Runner. The paint appears to be abnormally thin and is showing premature wear, including chipping and surface irregularities, under normal driving conditions. This vehicle has not been subjected to any abnormal environmental exposure, misuse, or neglect. The condition developed much earlier than expected for a new vehicle and raises concerns about inadequate paint application or quality control during manufacturing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11732471, filed 2026-04“On August 29, 2026, I was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake when I noticed the vehicle moving forward even though I was pressing the brake pedal. I immediately entered a nearby parking lot at very low speed. I had significant difficulty stopping and used the electronic parking brake to help keep the vehicle stopped. While still inside, I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke. After exiting, I saw smoke coming from the passenger side. I walked to that side and saw flames coming from the area near the passenger-side tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760685, filed 2026-08“Traveling on highway with no other cars anywhere around. Going 80 mph on an 80 degree day when sun roof on 2025 Toyota 4 runner exploded. Sun roof was closed at the time, but could have had devastating consequences if it had been open. Toyota rep did not take a look at the broken glass to check for imperfections or manufacturing issues, just told us we needed to make an insurance claim.”
NHTSA complaint #11746050, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
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- 11012746Dec 6, 2024During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished…
- 11012745Dec 6, 20242025 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize…
- 11011651Nov 22, 2024A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain…
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- 11005111Jun 14, 2024During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 29% |
| 2025 | 9 | 15% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 12 | 36% |
| 2022 | 8 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 9 | 27% |
| 2019 | 12 | 18% |
| 2018 | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 | 14 | 39% |
| 2016 | 18 | 22% |
| 2015 | 14 | 16% |
| 2014 | 11 | 14% |
| 2013 | 10 | 28% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 12 | 13% |
| 2007 | 21 | 14% |
| 2006 | 78 | 20% |
| 2005 | 68 | 16% |
| 2004 | 121 | 18% |
| 2003 | 111 | 16% |
| 2002 | 32 | 14% |
| 2001 | 25 | 14% |
| 2000 | 60 | 12% |
| 1999 | 37 | 11% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 21 | 8% |
| 1996 | 12 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER
26 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology