Brake Squeal 6th Gen 4Runner while in reverse

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Has anyone encountered this yet with your new 4Runner? It’s starting to get humid here in FL and my new 4Runner squeals when I reverse out of my garage upon being “cold”. My Land Cruiser 259 has this same issue too. Toyota has made TSBs for this on the Tundra, Sequoia, and GX550…so it seems like it is a pattern for their new vehicles unfortunately.
 
We’ve had a few customers mention this with their new Tacomas, especially in humid areas from the Bay Area or after the vehicle’s been sitting overnight or for days at a time without driving. It’s a fairly common thing we’re seeing across Toyota’s newer platforms in general.

Typically, it’s just surface moisture or light rust buildup on the rotors causing the pads to squeal when reversing cold. It’s more noticeable in reverse because of the angle and light brake pressure. Driving more and letting the pads fully break in usually helps as the pads seat better and wear evenly, and the noise tends to fade over time.
 
I haven't noticed that yet but it's only been a couple of weeks. I'm south of Sarasota.
 
Has anyone encountered this yet with your new 4Runner? It’s starting to get humid here in FL and my new 4Runner squeals when I reverse out of my garage upon being “cold”. My Land Cruiser 259 has this same issue too. Toyota has made TSBs for this on the Tundra, Sequoia, and GX550…so it seems like it is a pattern for their new vehicles unfortunately.
We’ve had a few customers mention this with their new Tacomas, especially in humid areas from the Bay Area or after the vehicle’s been sitting overnight or for days at a time without driving. It’s a fairly common thing we’re seeing across Toyota’s newer platforms in general.

Typically, it’s just surface moisture or light rust buildup on the rotors causing the pads to squeal when reversing cold. It’s more noticeable in reverse because of the angle and light brake pressure. Driving more and letting the pads fully break in usually helps as the pads seat better and wear evenly, and the noise tends to fade over time.
It's weird for sure. Cuz neither Taco of mine did it but the LC and 4R do. Strange.
 
Has anyone encountered this yet with your new 4Runner? It’s starting to get humid here in FL and my new 4Runner squeals when I reverse out of my garage upon being “cold”. My Land Cruiser 259 has this same issue too. Toyota has made TSBs for this on the Tundra, Sequoia, and GX550…so it seems like it is a pattern for their new vehicles unfortunately.

Has anyone encountered this yet with your new 4Runner? It’s starting to get humid here in FL and my new 4Runner squeals when I reverse out of my garage upon being “cold”. My Land Cruiser 259 has this same issue too. Toyota has made TSBs for this on the Tundra, Sequoia, and GX550…so it seems like it is a pattern for their new vehicles unfortunately.
Good afternoon 6 gen owners. I purchased a 2025 4 Runner TRD Sport Premium in June. I have previously owned a 2016 SR5 4Runner then a 2020 SR5 Premium. My previous 5 gens proved to be excellent and very reliable. Both of them I acquired new. Now with my new 2025 4Runner at about 301 miles, I took it to the dealer because of a squeaky noice that I experienced when backing. They told me that this is the braking period and there was nothing wrong with my brakes. The pads needed to brake in. BULL. The noice continued and at about 1379 miles I contacted the Toyota Brand Engagement Center. I explained my problem and they contacted the dealer. Once again the dealer took my 4Runner and replaced the following:
1 PAD KIT, DISC BRAKE
1 SHIM KIT, ANTI SQUEA
1 FITTING KIT, DISC BR
1 BRAKE CALIPER GREASE
Noice subsided for a while but is back. I contacted again the Toyota Brand Engagement Center spoke to a representative who told me that I will be contacted by a manager. A few days later the manager told me to give him until September 17 that he would be in contact with my service dealer. The 4Runner runs beautiful. I am impressed with the technology and new features. Does much better on gas than my previous vehicles but has that annoying brake squeak on reverse. It is embarrassing when I show my new car to friends and family and they ask me about that noise. It turns them off from purchasing these vehicles. I understand that the Tundras are experiencing the same noice. For Toyota’s sake I hope they can resolve this issue. Is Toyota’s quality going down hill? How sad.
 
Has anyone encountered this yet with your new 4Runner? It’s starting to get humid here in FL and my new 4Runner squeals when I reverse out of my garage upon being “cold”. My Land Cruiser 259 has this same issue too. Toyota has made TSBs for this on the Tundra, Sequoia, and GX550…so it seems like it is a pattern for their new vehicles unfortunately.
Bought mine in August. About to take in for first service. Will bring up the same brake squeak in reverse that you mention. Also 10 beeps when I lock it with remote, randomly. And backseat seatbelt warning when no one back there
 
I have it too...7/25 production date...only 150 miles so far. It is very slight and not bothersome to me yet...I say, not YET. I think it will annoy pretty soon though. I would think it is just installing anti-squeal pads on the backs of the pads. I'm sure Toyota has them on there, or just some cheap solution?
 

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