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2016 Toyota 4Runner

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 4Runner.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner is an SUV that pairs a five-speed automatic transmission with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 17 city, 22 highway, and 19 combined mpg. Its reliability profile is anchored by 77 total owner complaints—predominantly centered on the electrical system—and eight separate recalls. While this places the 2016 well below the model's all-time high of 707 complaints in 2003, it remains significantly above the historical low of five complaints recorded in 2026, positioning this model year as a moderate point in the 4Runner's long-term dependability curve rather than a standout.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192016

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy17/22/19 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 / turnFLCYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/60R20, P265/70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.0-7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901233
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8521253081 alt 8522252180
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 / combined17 / 22 / 19 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.

7.5–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2017 TRD Off-Road
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Limited 4.0L V67.90 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
2014Limited 4.0L V67.50 sec15.80 sec270 hp4x4
2014SR5 4.0L V67.50 sec15.70 sec270 hp4x4
2014Trail Premium 4.0L V67.60 sec15.90 sec270 hp4x4
2014Limited 4.0L V68.50 sec16.50 sec270 hp4x4
2019TRD Off-Road Premium 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts67.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 203.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 173.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)690-790 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.60 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.5-47.4 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-85 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 65 /; Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: 77 /; Front: 137; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.2; Rear: 9.5 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 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

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)
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 (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
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 2016 Toyota 4Runner falls in the middle of the fifth generation (2010–present), with 77 complaints—moderate compared to the generation’s peak of 163 in 2011 and lower than the 85 in 2015, but higher than the 36 in 2017 and later years. Recalls for 2016 total 8, which is consistent with the generation’s elevated recall activity from 2010–2016 (ranging from 6 to 12) and notably higher than the 1–5 recalls seen from 2020 onward. The 249 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are below the generation’s 2014 high of 417, suggesting that while the 2016 model has known service patterns, it is not the most TSB-heavy year. The top complaint areas are electrical system (10), air bags (8), structure (6), and suspension (6), with 6 crash-related and 1 fire complaint—numbers that are unremarkable for the generation but the data does not specify root causes. Overall, the 2016 4Runner is a reasonably solid year within the generation’s arc, but buyers should note that later model years (2017–2019) show fewer complaints and recalls, making this a decent but not standout choice.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
249
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
77
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 77 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System10
Air Bags8
Structure6
Suspension6
Unknown Or Other6
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Visibility/Wiper4
Back Over Prevention3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V005000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February…

19V741000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/10/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 249 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-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in 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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 4Runner have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 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 / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.