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2023 Toyota 4Runner

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 4Runner.

Transmission Automatic (S5)

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner features an Automatic (S5) transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16/19/17 mpg. Maintenance specifications for this model include 6.6 quarts of engine oil with a viscosity of 0W-20 or 5W-20. In the context of the model's 1990-2026 history, this year is significantly more stable than the 2003 peak of 707 complaints, recording only 30 owner complaints—predominantly in the "Unknown Or Other" area—and one recall.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueSteel Wheels: 83.0 ft-lbs; Aluminum Wheels: 76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/19/17 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 9030179006. 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 / turnLCTYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/70R17 113SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901233
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8522252180 alt 8521253081
Serpentine belt90916A2015
Thermostat1632631050 alt 160310P010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

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 / combined16 / 19 / 17 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.

7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2023 40th Anniversary Special Edition
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
202340th Anniversary Special Edition 4.0L V67.90 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2022TRD Pro 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2022TRD Pro 4.0L V68.00 sec16.10 sec270 hp4x4
2024TRD Pro 4.0L V67.70 sec15.90 sec270 hp4x4
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
2015Limited 4.0L V67.90 sec16.00 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 0W-20 / 5W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.3 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-85 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 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 2023 Toyota 4Runner shows a complaint count of 30, down from 39 in 2022 and part of a sustained downward trend in owner complaints since the early 2010s—when the generation peaked at 145 complaints in 2010. Recalls also decreased to just 1 in 2023, compared to 3 the prior year, continuing a pattern of declining recall activity from the 12 recalls logged in 2010. Notably, there were zero NHTSA investigations for 2023, consistent with the 2020-2023 period, indicating no widespread safety concerns requiring federal inquiry. The 95 TSBs for 2023 is slightly elevated from 2022's 92, but represents a significant drop from the generation's high of 417 in 2014, suggesting the manufacturer has addressed many of the technical service issues that plagued earlier model years. The top complaint areas—tires, exterior lighting, and service brakes—are diffuse and lack a unifying defect pattern, while the single fire complaint and six crash-related complaints fall well within normal ranges for a vehicle this age. The 2023 model sits near the bottom of aComplaint arc that has been monotonically declining, making it one of the better-resolved years in this generation's history. A buyer can reasonably expect a more refined product with fewer遗留 issues than the 2010-2014 period, though standard pre-purchase inspection of the brake and lighting systems is still advisable.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
95
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
6 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 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other6
Tires3
Exterior Lighting3
Service Brakes2
Seat Belts2
Steering1
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V680000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 12/10/2023

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded… Remedy: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 95 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-TT-0788-25 Rev12026-01-30Service BrakesCustomers state Parking Brake efficiency concerns. The conditions can include the…
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0788-252025-08-15Service BrakesCustomers state Parking Brake efficiency concerns. The conditions can include the…

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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 4Runner take?

6.6 qt of Toyota Genuine Motor Oil ILSAC GF-6A 0W-20 or Equivalent. If 0W-20 is unavailable 5W-20 may be used but must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 4Runner have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4Runner get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg.