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2019 Toyota 4Runner

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 4Runner.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2019 Toyota 4Runner is an SUV that pairs an automatic S5 transmission with a 6.6‑quart oil capacity and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 17 city, 21 highway and 18 combined miles per gallon. It has been recalled four times and accumulated 64 owner complaints, a figure that falls well short of the model’s historic peak of 707 complaints in 2003 and is close to the lowest tally of five complaints recorded in 2026. These data points place the 2019 model near the lower end of the brand’s reliability spectrum, indicating a comparatively stable ownership experience for that year.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil typeNSOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFLCYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/60R20 107HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901233
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8522252180 alt 8521253081
Serpentine belt90916A2015
Thermostat1632631050 alt 160310P010
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height71.7 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight4806 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 4Runner of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2019 TRD Off-Road Premium
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019TRD Off-Road Premium 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2017TRD Off-Road 4.0L V67.50 sec15.90 sec270 hp4x4
2017TRD Pro 4.0L V68.00 sec16.10 sec270 hp4x4
2022TRD Pro 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2022TRD Pro 4.0L V68.00 sec16.10 sec270 hp4x4
2015Limited 4.0L V67.90 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
202340th Anniversary Special Edition 4.0L V67.90 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2014Limited 4.0L V67.50 sec15.80 sec270 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.6 qt of NS engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 qt
Transfer Case FluidSAE 75W
Transfer Case Fluid CapacityVF2A & VF2BM

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts61.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub203.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)740 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing7°-24°. 8°-12° Check Specification. degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.143 - 1.268 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.10 - 4.52 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F

Service checks

RPM46.5-47.4 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-85 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 137.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 74.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0079
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 8.310

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 4Runner sits at the low end of the federal complaint trend, with 64 complaints and 4 recalls—far fewer than the 707 complaints in 2003 or the 494 in 2000, but higher than the 31 complaints in 2020. Its recall count of 4 is modest compared to the 12 recalls in 2010 and 10 in 2011, and it has no investigations or fires reported, indicating a relatively clean safety record for that model year. In the broader generation, complaints spiked in the early 2000s and then tapered off through the 2010s, with 2019’s numbers reflecting the downward arc toward the near‑zero complaints seen in 20232025. The top complaint areas for 2019—“Unknown Or Other,” fuel system, airbags, and steering—are typical for the model’s age and do not indicate a systemic defect. Overall, the 2019 4Runner’s low recall and complaint counts suggest it is a solid choice, making it a good year to buy.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
156
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
64
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 64 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other8
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Air Bags5
Steering5
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Power Train4
Suspension3
Service Brakes3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

18V753000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 25/10/2018

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification… Remedy: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 156 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0002-252025-01-07StructureSome 2019 – 2024 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a cracking noise from the driver…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 4Runner take?

6.6 qt of NS, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 4Runner have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4Runner get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.