Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 4Runner.
Equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and delivering an EPA-rated 20 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined mpg, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner establishes its current mechanical baseline. The model's reliability profile reflects just five total owner complaints—primarily categorized under "Unknown Or Other"—alongside a single recall, figures that stand in stark contrast to the historically problematic 2003 model year's 707 complaints across the 1990-2026 tracking period. By recording the lowest complaint volume in the nameplate's entire documented history, the 2026 4Runner signals a notably strong reliability posture for researchers evaluating the vehicle's long-term durability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Overall height | 73.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4870 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65.7 / 65.7 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 26 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 4Runner of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Trailhunter 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 326 hp | 4WD |
| 2025 | SR5 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.40 sec | 278 hp | RWD |
| 2025 | Trailhunter 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh | 7.40 sec | 15.80 sec | 326 hp | 4WD |
| 2025 | Limited 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 7.50 sec | 15.70 sec | 278 hp | 4WD |
| 2025 | TRD Off-Road Premium 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 278 hp | 4WD |
| 2025 | Limited 2.4L Turbo I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.00 sec | 278 hp | 4WD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner records only 5 complaints and 1 recall, the lowest complaint count in the entire 1990–2026 dataset and a continuation of a long-term downward trend that began after the early-2000s peak (707 complaints in 2003). Recalls have similarly fallen from double-digit figures in the early 2010s to just 1 in each of the last several years, and the 29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for 2026 are among the lowest in the model’s history. This places the 2026 model year at the very bottom of the complaint/recall arc, suggesting that Toyota has progressively refined the 4Runner over decades, with the latest iteration showing minimal reported issues. While the data does not specify root causes for the few complaints (covering lighting, powertrain, visibility, and unknown areas), the absence of crash or fire complaints further supports a clean record. Given the sustained decline in problems and the 2026’s exceptionally low figures, this is an excellent year to buy for a buyer seeking the most trouble-free 4Runner in the available federal record.
All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-25 | Unknown Or Other | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to… |
| T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-18 | Unknown Or Other | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to… |
| T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The… |
| T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance… |
| T-SB-0006-26 Rev1 | 2026-05-19 | Service Brakes | Some 2024 – 2026 model year Land Cruiser, and 2025 – 2026 model year 4Runner and 4Runner… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.