2016 Toyota Sequoia
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 531 |
| 2002 | 666 |
| 2003 | 565 |
| 2004 | 380 |
| 2005 | 352 |
| 2006 | 202 |
| 2007 | 136 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes.
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When steering greater than 40 MPH then brake, steering wheel began to shake. Took it to dealer, and rotors had to be resurfaced due to the fact that they were warped. Vehicle had 24,975 miles when taken to dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-15
Also filed under Seats
Vehicle speed control
2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. While driving the vehicle with the cruise control activated at 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to reduce speed when an incline was reached.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-06
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver adjusted the driver's seat with the electronic control functions. Suddenly, the vehicle lunged forward and backwards with an unintended acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-19
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.
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When driving in daylight on sunny days the instrument panel becomes so dark that the gauges become unreadable. I have to use a flashlight to read them.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-15
Wheels
1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-06-23Wheels17V311000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2022-01-21Steering21V920000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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2022-02-17Steering21E103000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V311000 · Wheels
- Recall 21V920000 · Steering
- Recall 21E103000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2016 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Sequoia?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Sequoia have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.