How common are brake complaints on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

Brakes make up 23 of 57 total complaints filed for the 2025 4Runner, or 40% of all complaints for that model year, the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there a brake recall for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue as of the data update date.

At what mileage do 2025 4Runner brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 400 miles, indicating the issue often appears very early in ownership.

Have the 2025 4Runner brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these brake complaints, though 1 complaint mentioned a fire.

2025 Toyota 4Runner Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 23 of 57 complaints (40%) on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Median mileage at failure was 400 miles. No related recall is listed, and there was 1 fire report with no crashes or injuries.

Brakes complaints: 23; 40% of 57
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Loud squealing or squeaking from the rear brakes when backing up, which several owners say worsens over time and returns after pad replacement.
Grinding or scratching sounds during reverse braking that dealers diagnosed as worn brake pads on both rear sides.
One owner reported the brake pedal failing to hold the vehicle at a stop light, accompanied by a burning smell and a fire.
Brake shudder or an abnormal sound felt through the pedal while reversing, reported on several occasions by one owner.
An incident where the electronic parking brake released on its own and the vehicle began rolling backward while parked on an incline.
Dealers reportedly told multiple owners they had no fix available for the noise issue, even though vehicles were still under warranty.

When 2025 Toyota 4Runner brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2025, latest Aug 30, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Aug 2026; peak May 2025 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by 4Runner model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201017 (12%)
20119 (6%)
20127 (7%)
20135 (14%)
20145 (6%)
20157 (8%)
20166 (8%)
20179 (25%)
20188 (14%)
20195 (8%)
20206 (18%)
20216 (17%)
20225 (13%)
20232 (6%)
20242 (25%)
202523 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?: Brakes make up 23 of 57 total complaints filed for the 2025 4Runner, or 40% of all complaints for that model year, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a brake recall for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue as of the data update date.
At what mileage do 2025 4Runner brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 400 miles, indicating the issue often appears very early in ownership.
Have the 2025 4Runner brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these brake complaints, though 1 complaint mentioned a fire.