Model year guide

2020 Toyota 4 runner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Toyota 4 runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.

2020 Toyota 4 runner — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 Toyota 4 runner at a glance

Safety recalls1
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined17 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Toyota 4 runner recalls 1

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #22V480000 · manufacturer #SET22A · 06/07/2022

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Fix: SET will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2022. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET22A.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Toyota 4 runner safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 24.6% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2020 Toyota 4 runner MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,950
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Toyota 4 runner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,750
Fuel only$19,750
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Toyota 4 runner trims & engines on record

Trims
Base Grade
Engines
4.0L 6-cyl 270 hp

2020 Toyota 4 runner vehicles on record

Other Toyota 4 runner model years

2020 Toyota 4 runner — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Toyota 4 runner have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Toyota 4 runner. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2020 Toyota 4 runner safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2020 Toyota 4 runner an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 3★).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota 4 runner get?

The 2020 Toyota 4 runner has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (16 city / 19 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.