The One Feature 2021 Toyota 4Runner Needs but Does Not Have

Agree 100%. Just purchased a 2020 Limited for my wife and I was shocked to discover that despite having Toyota safety sense, there was no blind spot monitoring. I'd think it would be standard equipment on all modern vehicles by now.

We have a 2018 Camry and love the TSS on it. I was hoping the 2020 4runner would have all the safety features but it doesn't. I was planning on getting a 4runner to replace my Dodge Diesel but now looking at the Kia Teluride. Don't care for the look of the Highlander and the Sequoia has BSM but don't want 13 mpg. Toyota lost me.

Strongly agree. Great that they are finally adding LED headlights but missing BSM is very frustrating. I love the 4Runner and was expecting to buy one soon, but may be swayed away by the upcoming Bronco (made a reservation). If Toyota had added TSS and LED headlights a couple years earlier I would already have one.

Would like a BEV 4-runner not a hybrid. Better yet a BEV FJ cruiser to go against Bronco. These are good platforms for battery packs or batteries to chassis per Musk agree BSM should be standard like back up cameras

Toyota is out of touch. I waited for 2021 hoping they will upgrade with BSM but still did not. I'm thinking of buying other brands not Toyota.

The 4Runner is too under-powered and the LED headlamps are only available on the highest upgrade level. Handling on curves is still scary. Needs handing upgrades. Failure.

I'm old school and still look to my sides before changing lanes. I've become accustomed to where the blind spots are. My wish is that they would have overhead rear air and automatic lift and close gate.

Considering buying a 2021 trd off road premium. Have had a 4 runner before and loved it. Disappointed that there is still no auto lift gate or bam. I am short and reaching to pull the lift gate down is challenging. BSM has already save a collision several times with my current vehicle which has BSM. These 2 non available options could be a game changer in my decision to move forward. Also don’t need the tiny moon roof

Incredible that others found the lack of BSM annoying. I test drove one in 2018, and the lack of BSM was literally the only reason I didn't buy a new 4Runner. Glad its available in 2021 as I might just go shopping again.

I just purchased the 2021 TRD Off Road Premium 4Runner. Does anyone know why there is a “felt flap” on the side of the seat, (in between the drivers seat and the console) instead of the seat being completed with the synthetic leather?

I just bought the 2021 4 Runner limited. I am extremely disappointed to discover it does not have the blind spot monitor. I guess I just assumed it would be there with all the other safety features. Feature is definitely desired.

I just purchased a 2021 4 Runner I love it. I just realized it didn't have BSM on it. What's weird I swore I saw some kind of notification on the mirror when driving it home and now its gone and not sure how to bring it back. Maybe just too excited lol.

Blind spot monitor is often paired with rear cross-traffic alert which makes me wonder if the wiring and hardware to add BSM is already there on the 2021 4Runner. Is that wishful thinking or would that make adding BSM easier (and less expensive) when using a side mirror with BSM hardware from a RAV4, etc? Any feedback is appreciated.

Can you please tell me if the 4runner's have the auto start/stop feature?
I am not interested in this feature and am trying to find a vehicle without it.

Thanks for your help.
Rick.

I have had 2 4runners, the last one a 2018 limited that I traded in last summer because of the BSM and the lack of an auto tailgate. I had it for 2 years but really missed those tech features from my previous vehicle. What I don't understand is that every other Toyota vehicle has those features available.

Does anyone else have a whistling sound in theirs? I have a 2021 that there is a whistle sound when I hit 20MPH- my 2017 never did that- Took it to dealer and they are lost.

Not only do I wish it had the blind spot monitor but also the backup sensor. This would have a plus in my 2021 TRD 4 Runner.