Toyota 4Runner NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Toyota 4Runner an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 3 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Toyota 4Runner at 4 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 3 ★ rollover.
Toyota 4Runner Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 8 |
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 30 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 30 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 39 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 39 |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV AWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 34 |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 34 |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV AWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 5 | 58 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Toyota 4Runner Safety FAQ
Is the Toyota 4Runner a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Toyota 4Runner an overall crash rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Toyota 4Runner?
The Toyota 4Runner scores 3 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 24.6%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Toyota 4Runner have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Toyota 4Runner as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.