No. The 2016 Toyota 4Runner didn't come with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The 4Runner didn't get either one until the 2020 model year, when Toyota put a bigger 8-inch screen in the dash. So does the 2016 Toyota 4Runner have CarPlay? Not from Toyota, but you can add it to the touchscreen you already have.
The 4Runner's long wait for CarPlay
Toyota held off on CarPlay longer than almost anyone. When it finally gave in, the 2020 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia were among the first Toyotas to get both CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2020 4Runner also moved up from the old 6.1-inch screen to a new 8-inch display.
That leaves every 2014–2019 4Runner with a touchscreen that can't show your phone. And these trucks last forever, so there are a lot of them.
Adding CarPlay to a 2016 4Runner
The GCH CarPlay Android Auto OEM Smartphone Integration Kit for 2014–2019 Toyota Vehicles lists the 2014–2019 4Runner in its fitment. It's a plug-and-play module that works with your factory screen. According to the listing, it:
- Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your factory display
- Works with your factory radio controls
- Integrates with the OEM radio for a factory-like feel
For a rig that spends weekends on trails and weekdays in traffic, that's Google Maps or Waze, offline maps apps, podcasts and messages, all on the dash instead of a phone mount.
Before you order, check these
- Factory touchscreen: the kit works through your existing Toyota display.
- 360-degree camera: the listing says it's not compatible with 360-equipped vehicles.
- Radio part number: the kit comes in two versions tied to Toyota radio part numbers (86140-06680 and 86140-06690). Not sure which radio you have? GCH can sort it out from your VIN.
Fitment depends on your exact radio and trim. Before you order, confirm your vehicle with GCH using your VIN or radio details.
FAQ
Is it wireless?
The listing for this Toyota kit doesn't say wireless, so plan on a USB connection unless GCH confirms otherwise.
Will my backup camera still work?
The kit is built around the factory system. If your 4Runner has a specific camera setup, confirm with GCH before ordering.
Does the same kit fit my Tacoma or Tundra?
The listing includes the 2014–2019 Tacoma and Tundra, plus Highlander, RAV4, Sienna and others. Fitment still depends on your radio, so confirm with GCH.
Get CarPlay in your 4Runner
If you've got a 2014–2019 4Runner with the factory touchscreen, the Toyota CarPlay kit is the easy way to bring it up to date. Send GCH your VIN if you want a second set of eyes on fitment.