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2022 Toyota 4Runner

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 4Runner.

Transmission Automatic (S5)

The 2022 Toyota 4Runner carries forward with a five-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 city and 19 highway mpg, with a 6.6-quart oil capacity specifying 0W-20 viscosity. With only 39 total owner complaints and three recalls on record — air bags heading the complaint categories — the 2022 model year occupies a quiet stretch in a complaint history spanning 1990 through 2026 that peaked at 707 complaints in 2003. That low complaint volume places this 4Runner well clear of the model's most troubled era, positioning the 2022 as a comparatively stable and dependable entry in a long-running lineup whose worst reliability problems were concentrated nearly two decades prior.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 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 sizeP245/60R20 107HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 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 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 / 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.

7.7–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2022 TRD Pro
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022TRD Pro 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2022TRD Pro 4.0L V68.00 sec16.10 sec270 hp4x4
202340th Anniversary Special Edition 4.0L V67.90 sec16.00 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 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-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
Engine Flywheel Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 15.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 29.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 36.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 48.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 36.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeSK16HR11
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.14-1.28 lbs
Oil TypeND-8
Oil Capacity4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

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

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 65.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 137.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 74.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessDrum: 0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.14; Rear: 0.63
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0079
Maximum Drum Diameter8.31"

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
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°18 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.

Across its generation, the 4Runner experienced massive federal complaint peaks in the early 2000s—reaching a high of 707 complaints in 2003—before steadily declining into the modern era. The 2022 model year registers just 39 complaints, which is slightly higher than the 2021 (34) and 2023 (30) model years but represents a microscopic fraction of the generation's historical highs. While 2022 benefits from this mature, stable arc with zero federal investigations, it does show a minor uptick to 3 recalls compared to just 1 in both the preceding and following years. The primary complaint areas for 2022 are Air Bags (6) and Unknown Or Other (5), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Given the exceptionally low complaint volume and the lack of ongoing investigations, the 2022 4Runner is a solid used buy, provided you verify that the three safety recalls have been properly addressed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
92
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
39
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 39 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags6
Unknown Or Other5
Service Brakes4
Seat Belts3
Steering,Suspension3
Suspension2
Back Over Prevention2
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V963000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 13/12/2021

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to… Remedy: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact SET customer service at…

22V310000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 06/05/2022

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible… Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 92 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-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-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-TT-0780-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…

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 2022 4Runner take?

6.6 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 4Runner have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 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.