To answer the first question.... no the 4runner has never been in an accident.
I pointed this issue out to the dealership during routine service and they stated "it is perfectly normal, they are all like this"
Which is a blatant and easily checked lie -
I was literally standing in a parking lot with many other 4runners. Ok, whatever dood. The fact he actually said this makes me want to never trust him on other "service issues" I need again. Anyway, I digress.....
My point here is to see if others noticed this on theirs and to point out how surprised I am that Japan's factory of expertise allows this type of variance. Its about a .5" up close.