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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2025 Toyota 4Runner

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: 4Runner has more complaint activity and 4Runner has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Toyota 4Runner 2025 Toyota 4Runner Difference
Total recalls 1 1 Similar
Total complaints 5 44 4Runner has 39 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 4Runner has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 24 55 4Runner has 31 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 2 4Runner has 2 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 2 4Runner has 2 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 4, 2026 Sep 11, 2025 4Runner has newer activity
Latest complaint May 16, 2026 May 27, 2026 4Runner has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Power Train Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Power Train Fuel Propulsion System
  • Service Brakes
  • Structure
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $2,700 Similar
Safety-rating records 3 3 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Toyota 4Runner

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had exterior lighting and power train forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Toyota 4Runner

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had service brakes and structure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Toyota 4Runner

  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train Forward Collision Avoidance: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Power Train Fuel Propulsion System: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks

2025 Toyota 4Runner

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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