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Can you flat tow a Toyota 4Runner?
Toyota does not allow the 2026 Toyota 4Runner to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
From the Toyota 2026 4Runner Through May 2026 Prod. Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM35C07U), p. 219 ↗
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2025 4Runner: by version
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2024 4Runner: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 198 ↗ |
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2023 4Runner: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 198 ↗ |
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2022 4Runner: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 206 ↗ |
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2021 4Runner: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 208 ↗ |
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2020 4Runner: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 208 ↗ |
In the maker's words
Before you tow
- “Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.”
Other options
Can't flat tow it? Here's what works
A version that can't go four wheels down can still travel on a car trailer or, where the maker allows, a tow dolly. Ford's towing guide adds: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
No. Toyota does not allow the 2026 Toyota 4Runner to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Toyota's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: Toyota 2026 4Runner Through May 2026 Prod. Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM35C07U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM35C07U, PDF modified 2025-09-23; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2025 4Runner Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM35B85U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM35B85U, PDF modified 2024-12-17; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2024 4Runner Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM35C03U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM35C03U, PDF modified 2023-10-10; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2023 4Runner Owner's Manual (OM35B73U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM35B73U, PDF modified 2022-06-27; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2022 4Runner from Nov. 2021 Prod. Owner's Manual (OM35B65U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM35B65U, PDF modified 2021-07-02; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2021 4Runner Owner's Manual (OM35B41U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM35B41U, PDF modified 2020-07-06; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2020 4Runner Owner's Manual (OM35B54U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM35B54U, PDF modified 2019-07-03; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.