2026 Toyota 4Runner
2026 Toyota 4Runner — The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota and marketed globally since 1984, across six generations.
Trim: i-FORCE MAX Hybrid
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Toyota 4Runner snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Toyota 4Runner typically asks about $40,000 versus a $42,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Toyota 4Runner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Equipment) and 5 owner complaints. Versus 2025, the trim lineup shifted — compare added and dropped trims before you pay up.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$40,000
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$42,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
5
Top: Power Train
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
4/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 4Runner?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Equipment
2026-05-04
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Campaign 26V282000
Owner complaints
5 complaints. Top components:
- Power Train2
- Exterior Lighting1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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The 2026 Toyota 4Runner Is Completely Different… Is That a Problem?
Video by Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos · Watch on YouTube
Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the trim lineup shifted vs 2025. Check added and dropped trims below before you pay more for 2026.
Trims dropped: SR5 (hybrid available)
How much does a used 2026 4Runner cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $40,000 in typical used asking against a $42,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $42,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $40,000
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 4Runner?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Toyota 4Runner continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota and marketed globally since 1984, across six generations. In Japan, it was marketed as the Toyota Hilux Surf and was withdrawn from the market in 2009. The original 4Runner was a compact SUV and little more than a Toyota Hilux pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a cross between a compact and a mid-size SUV. All 4Runners have been built in Japan at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Aichi, or at the Hino Motors plant in Hamura. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 4/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 3/5. For the 2026 model year, published dimensions include overall length 194.9 in, width 78.0 in, height 73.6 in, and wheelbase 112.2 in, with curb weight around 4870.0 lb. Rated configurations include: 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD; 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A 4WD; 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A RWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 4/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 3/5
- 3 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 112.2 in
- Curb weight about 4870.0 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 326 hp, 465 lb-ft, 22 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
326 hp
Torque
465 lb-ft
Combined MPG
22 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (22 mpg combined (hybrid)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,909
5-year energy
$9,545
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Based on
- 22 mpg combined (hybrid)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.4L Turbo Hybrid
- Aspiration
- Turbo hybrid
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electrification
- Hybrid
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 194.9 in
- Width
- 78.0 in
- Height
- 73.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
- Ground clearance
- 9.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4870.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Towing
- 6000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 26
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 4 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 3 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 465 | — | — | 4WD |