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2012 Toyota Sequoia

Full-size SUV · 2010–2026

2010–2021 Toyota Sequoia
2010–2021 pictured. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Best bet2022Fewest serious problems: 0.3× usual Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad Be careful2023–2024More problems; check the recalls were done

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

Verdicts from our video research; the chart and numbers from NHTSA. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-09-30.

Trims and features

2010201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2012

First year we have trim data for.

2012 Sequoia trims

LimitedPlatinumSR5
Powertrain
Engine2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 E85 Flex Fuel
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 E85 Flex Fuel		2WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8
4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 E85 Flex Fuel		2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 4.6-Liter i-FORCE V8
2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 E85 Flex Fuel
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 E85 Flex Fuel
Horsepower381 hp381 hp2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 310 hp
2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 381 hp
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 381 hp
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 381 hp
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 381 hp
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 381 hp
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 381 hp
Torque401 lb-ft401 lb-ft2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 327 lb-ft
2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 401 lb-ft
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 401 lb-ft
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 401 lb-ft
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 401 lb-ft
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 401 lb-ft
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 401 lb-ft
TransmissionECT-iECT-iECT-i
Gears666
Drivetrain2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel / 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel2WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8 / 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 2WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8 / 2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8 / 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel / 4WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8 / 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel
Fuel economy (combined)2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 15 mpg
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 14 mpg
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 14 mpg
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg		2WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 15 mpg
4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 14 mpg
4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg		2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 16 mpg
2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 15 mpg
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 15 mpg
4WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 15 mpg
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 14 mpg
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg
4WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 15 mpg
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 14 mpg
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg
Size and capability
Seats2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 8
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 8
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 8		72WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 7
2WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 8
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 8
4WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 8
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 8
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 8
Max towing2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,400 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,100 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,100 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb		2WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,200 lb
4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,000 lb
4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,000 lb		2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 6,900 lb
2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,400 lb
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,400 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 6,600 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,100 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 6,600 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,100 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb
Cargo behind last row18.9 cu ft18.9 cu ft18.9 cu ft
Max cargo120.1 cu ft120.1 cu ft120.1 cu ft
Third-row legroom35.3 in35.3 in35.3 in
Ground clearance2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 9.9 in
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 10 in
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 10 in
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in		9.6 in2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 9.9 in
4WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 10 in
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 10 in
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in
4WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 10 in
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 10 in
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in
Length205.1 in205.1 in205.1 in
Curb weight2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,730 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,985 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5,985 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,985 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5,985 lb		2WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,750 lb
4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 6,000 lb
4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 6,000 lb		2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 5,670 lb
2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,730 lb
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,730 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 5,970 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,985 lb
4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: —
4WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: 5,970 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,985 lb
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: —
Tech
AudioJBLJBL—
Speakers14148
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control—Adaptive Cruise Control—
Blind-spot monitoring—Blind Spot Alert—
Parking sensorsFront, RearFront, Rear—
Comfort
SeatsLeatherLeatherCloth + option
Heated seatsFrontFrontOptional
Ventilated seats—Front—
Climate zones333
Second row2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: Captain's Chairs
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: Split Bench
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: Split Bench
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: Split Bench		Captain's Chairs2WD 7 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: Captain's Chairs
2WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: Bench Seat
2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: Bench Seat
4WD 8 i-FORCE 4.6L V8: Bench Seat
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: Bench Seat
4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: Bench Seat
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate—
Wheels20 in20 in18 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (25)
LimitedPlatinumSR5
NavTraffic OptionalOptional—
Premium Package $2,705——Optional
Sport Package ——Optional
5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 StandardStandardOptional
5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 E85 Flex Fuel OptionalOptionalOptional
7-passenger seating with leather-trimmed second-row captain’s chairs Optional——
Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment System OptionalStandard—
Voice-Activated Touch-Screen DVD Navigation System OptionalStandard—
XM Select Package OptionalOptionalOptional
18-in. alloy wheel ——Standard
20-in. alloy wheel Standard——
20-in. diamond-cut-finish alloy wheel —Standard—
20-in. Sport alloy wheel ———
Black OptionalOptionalOptional
Blizzard Pearl —Optional—
Magnetic Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Pyrite Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Sandy Beach Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Silver Sky Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Sizzling Crimson Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Super White Optional—Optional
Black ——Optional
Graphite OptionalOptionalOptional
Red Rock —Optional—
Sand Beige OptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybrid, 389 hp4WD, RWD20–22 mpg Not rated 0 0 — —
2025 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp4WD, RWD20–22 mpg Not rated 2 10 Unknown or other (4) Yes
2024 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp4WD, RWD20–22 mpg Not rated 5 37 Structure (15) Yes
2023 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp4WD, RWD20–22 mpg Not rated 5 38 Unknown or other (6) Yes
2022 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 2 1 Steering (1) Yes
2021 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 2 4 Power train (1) Yes
2020 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 2 4 Power train (2) Yes
2019 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 6 7 Unknown or other (2) No
2018 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 5 20 Electrical system (7) No
2017 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 3 7 Fuel/propulsion system (2) No
2016 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 3 11 Service brakes (4) No
2015 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 3 9 Electrical system (2) No
2014 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 3 17 Unknown or other (7) No
2013 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD, RWD14–15 mpg Not rated 3 12 Unknown or other (3) No
2012 4.6L 8-cyl
5.7L 8-cyl		4WD, RWD14–16 mpg Not rated 4 20 Service brakes (6) No
2011 4.6L 8-cyl
5.7L 8-cyl		4WD, RWD14–16 mpg Not rated 7 17 Fuel/propulsion system (2) No
2010 4.6L 8-cyl
5.7L 8-cyl		4WD, RWD14–16 mpg Not rated 10 31 Engine and engine cooling (8) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Generations and measurements

Sequoia · 2008–2022

Second generation (XK60)

5.7L V8; 2018 refresh, CarPlay from 2020

Sequoia · 2023–2026

Third generation (XK80)

Hybrid twin-turbo V6, 14-inch screen

Apple lists CarPlay for: Sequoia 2020–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV HEV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV HEV RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 210
2025 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 210
2024 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 537
2024 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 2WDNot Rated StandardStandard 537
2023 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 538
2023 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 2WDNot Rated StandardStandard 538
2022 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 21
2022 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WDNot Rated StandardStandard 21
2021 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 24
2021 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WDNot Rated StandardStandard 24
2020 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WDNot Rated StandardStandard 24
2020 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 24
2019 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 67
2019 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated StandardStandard 67
2018 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 520
2018 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated StandardStandard 520
2017 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 37
2017 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated NoNo 37
2016 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 311
2016 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated NoNo 311
2015 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated NoNo 39
2015 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 39
2014 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated NoNo 317
2014 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 317
2013 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 312
2013 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated NoNo 312
2012 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 420
2012 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WDNot Rated NoNo 420
2011 Toyota Sequoia SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 717
2011 Toyota Sequoia SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 717
2010 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR w/SABNot Rated NoNo 1031

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Sequoia 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid		 22
2026Sequoia 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid		 20
2025Sequoia 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo 22
2025Sequoia 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo 20
2024Sequoia 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo 22
2024Sequoia 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo 20
2023Sequoia 2WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo 22
2023Sequoia 4WDAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo 20
2022Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2022Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2021Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2021Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2020Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2020Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2019Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2019Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2018Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2018Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2018Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2017Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2017Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2017Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2016Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2016Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2016Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2015Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2015Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2015Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2014Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2014Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2014Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2013Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2013Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2013Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2012Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L		 15–16
2012Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L		 14–15
2012Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2011Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L		 16
2011Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L		 15
2011Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2010Sequoia 2WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L		 15–16
2010Sequoia 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L
Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L		 15
2010Sequoia 4WD FFVAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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