Are Toyota 4Runners made in the USA?
Toyota 4Runners sold in the United States are not produced in the United States; they are manufactured in Japan and imported for the U.S. market. As of 2024–2025, there is no widely publicized plan to shift 4Runner production to North America.
Manufacturing footprint for the 4Runner
The 4Runner has long been produced outside the United States. For recent generations, Toyota has marketed the 4Runner to the U.S. and other regions with vehicles that are assembled in Japan and then shipped to North American dealers. The country of origin label commonly found on U.S.-bound 4Runners indicates Japan, reflecting its overseas assembly origins. Toyota has not announced a move to establish U.S.-based production for this model in the current era.
How country of origin is determined
For prospective buyers, the most reliable indicators are the vehicle’s window sticker and its VIN. The sticker lists the country of origin, while the VIN can reveal manufacturing origin through its codes. In practice, U.S.-bound 4Runners have typically shown Japan as their country of origin on official documentation.
Implications for buyers and the market
Because 4Runners are imported from Japan, aspects like delivery timelines, pricing influenced by import costs, and available options can differ from models produced locally in North America. Import status also means that the 4Runner line remains in the same family of trucks and SUVs Toyota has historically sourced from Japanese production lines, ensuring consistency in design and safety standards across markets.
Relations to other Toyota models
Toyota does produce several models in North America—such as the Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, and certain Land Cruisers—at U.S. or North American facilities. The 4Runner, however, has not been among the models publicly confirmed to be assembled domestically in the current production strategy.
What to verify when shopping
If you are shopping for a 4Runner, check the vehicle’s country-of-origin information on the window sticker and review the VIN to understand where your specific unit was built. If domestic assembly is a priority, consider comparing with Toyota models that are produced in North America rather than imported.
Summary
In short, Toyota 4Runners sold in the United States are not produced in the United States; they are manufactured in Japan and imported. This status has been consistent across recent generations, and there has been no official move announced to shift 4Runner production to U.S. plants as of 2024–2025. Verify the country of origin on the exact unit you are considering for the most accurate information.
