NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Toyota 4Runner Safety Ratings
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner scores 85 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 48 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV AWD earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85/100, placing it in the Strong band. NHTSA crash testing shows solid overall protection, with one active recall to verify. The index held steady versus 2024, reflecting consistent but not flawless safety performance.
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid SUV AWD received a 4-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner ranks 116 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 85 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 20.4% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 48 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 116 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
A 20 percent rollover risk and 3-star rollover rating stand out as the primary safety concerns for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid, despite its "No Tip" dynamic test result. This tall-body SUV earns an 85/100 Safety Index score, placing it in the Strong band, consistent with the 2024 model year. Its crash-protection score of 57 out of 70 is anchored by a 5-star side impact rating. The vehicle achieves a perfect 10 out of 10 for crash-avoidance technology, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all included as standard features. The vehicle's defect record contributes 18 out of 20 points to the overall Safety Index, reflecting a single recall campaign. This recall addresses issues within the instrument cluster and panel of the electrical system, a defect that also affects other Toyota models, suggesting a supplier-level rather than a model-specific engineering problem. NHTSA has received 48 complaints for the 2025 4Runner Hybrid; 22 of these allege issues with the brakes.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Toyota 4Runner perform in crash tests?
The 2025 4Runner Hybrid received a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side impact protection earned a 5-star rating, the highest possible. Frontal crash tests resulted in a 4-star rating. The vehicle's rollover assessment was its lowest score, at 3 stars, indicating a 20 percent rollover risk. However, NHTSA's dynamic tip testing did not result in a tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20835
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
One recall campaign covers the 2025 4Runner. It targets the electrical system, specifically the instrument cluster and panel, and is shared across several Toyota models including the RAV4, RAV4 Prime, Highlander, and GR Co-branded vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the available data.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V595000
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's cus
Reported 2025-09-11
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
Owners have filed 48 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The top alleged concern is service brakes, with 22 reported cases, followed by unknown or other issues at 7, structure at 6, and electrical system at 5. Two alleged crashes are included. All are unverified consumer allegations.
48 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The 2025 4Runner Hybrid enters the market with an immediate concern for prospective owners: an open recall on the instrument cluster and panel. This recall mandates that any buyer of this model verify the completion of the remedy through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Recalls transfer with ownership, and resolving this issue falls to the new owner if not addressed prior to purchase.
- The 2025 4Runner Hybrid's Safety Index of 85/100 matched the 2024 score exactly, meaning no improvement or decline in the measured safety profile year over year.
- The single 2025 recall targets the electrical system's instrument cluster and panel, a campaign shared with other Toyota models, making VIN-specific recall verification essential for used buyers.
- The 3-star rollover rating with a 20-percent rollover risk is the lowest individual NHTSA score this model year and is the primary crash-test caution for this body style.
- Forty-eight unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed, with service brakes accounting for 22 of them, an unusually concentrated pattern for a vehicle with limited time in service.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Toyota 4Runner places
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Toyota 4Runner safety questions
Was the 2025 Toyota 4Runner crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Toyota 4Runner crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Toyota 4Runner earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 20.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 48 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other 4Runner years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20835), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota 4Runner 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 116 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.