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
What changed for 2013
- Engine: 4.6-Liter i-FORCE V8 → 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 (SR5)
- Horsepower: 310 hp → 381 hp (SR5)
- Torque: 327 lb-ft → 401 lb-ft (SR5)
- Fuel economy (combined): 16 mpg → 15 mpg (SR5)
- Max towing: 6,900 lb → 7,400 lb (SR5)
- Wheels: 18 in → 20 in (SR5)
2013 Sequoia trims
| Limited | Platinum | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 2WD 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 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 |
| Horsepower | 381 hp | 381 hp | 381 hp |
| Torque | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ECT-i | ECT-i | ECT-i |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel / 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel | 2WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 / 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel / 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 Flex Fuel: 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 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 15 mpg 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7 2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 8 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 8 | 7 | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7 2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 8 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 8 |
| Max towing | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,400 lb 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 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 Flex Fuel: 7,000 lb | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 7,400 lb 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 18.9 cu ft | 18.9 cu ft | 18.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 120.1 cu ft | 120.1 cu ft | 120.1 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 9.9 in 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: — 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in | 9.6 in | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 9.9 in 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: — 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in |
| Length | 205.1 in | 205.1 in | 205.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,730 lb 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 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 Flex Fuel: 6,000 lb | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 5,730 lb 4WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5,985 lb 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5,985 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | Optional | 7 in | Optional |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | — | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | — | Optional |
| Audio | JBL | JBL | — |
| Speakers | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | — |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth + option |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | — | Front | — |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Second row | 2WD 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 Flex Fuel: Split Bench | Captain's Chairs | 2WD 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 Flex Fuel: Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | — |
| Wheels | 20 in | 20 in | 2WD 7 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 20 in 2WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8: 18 in 4WD 8 i-FORCE 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 18 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (23)
| Limited | Platinum | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Package $2,705 | — | — | Optional |
| Sport Package | — | — | Optional |
| 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 E85 Flex Fuel | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 7-passenger seating with leather-trimmed second-row captain’s chairs | Optional | — | — |
| Display Navigation with Entune $1,345 | — | — | Optional |
| Premium HDD Navigation with Entune and JBL | Optional | Standard | — |
| Rear-Seat Blu-ray Disc Player | Optional | Standard | — |
| 18-in. alloy wheel | — | — | Standard |
| 20-in. alloy wheel | Standard | — | — |
| 20-in. diamond-cut-finish alloy wheel | — | Standard | — |
| 20-in. Sport alloy wheel | — | — | — |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blizzard Pearl | — | Optional | — |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pyrite Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sandy Beach Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Silver Sky Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sizzling Crimson Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Super White | Optional | — | Optional |
| Black | — | — | Optional |
| Graphite | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Red Rock | — | Optional | — |
| Sand Beige | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, 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
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybrid, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 10 | Unknown or other (4) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 37 | Structure (15) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 38 | Unknown or other (6) | Yes |
| 2022 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 1 | Steering (1) | Yes |
| 2021 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 4 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2020 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 4 | Power train (2) | Yes |
| 2019 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 7 | Unknown or other (2) | No |
| 2018 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 20 | Electrical system (7) | No |
| 2017 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 7 | Fuel/propulsion system (2) | No |
| 2016 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 11 | Service brakes (4) | No |
| 2015 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 9 | Electrical system (2) | No |
| 2014 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 17 | Unknown or other (7) | No |
| 2013 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 12 | Unknown or other (3) | No |
| 2012 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–16 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 20 | Service brakes (6) | No |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–16 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 17 | Fuel/propulsion system (2) | No |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–16 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
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV HEV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 10 |
| 2025 | Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 10 |
| 2024 | Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 37 |
| 2024 | Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 37 |
| 2023 | Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 38 |
| 2023 | Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 38 |
| 2022 | Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | Toyota SEQUOIA SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 | Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 | Toyota SEQUOIA SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 6 | 7 |
| 2019 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 6 | 7 |
| 2018 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 20 |
| 2018 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 20 |
| 2017 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 11 |
| 2016 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2015 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2014 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 17 |
| 2014 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 17 |
| 2013 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 12 |
| 2013 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 12 |
| 2012 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2012 | Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 20 |
| 2011 | Toyota Sequoia SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 17 |
| 2011 | Toyota Sequoia SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 17 |
| 2010 | Toyota Sequoia 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 31 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid |
22 |
| 2026 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid |
20 |
| 2025 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2024 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2024 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2023 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2022 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2022 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2021 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2021 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2020 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2020 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2019 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2019 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2018 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2018 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2018 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2017 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2017 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2017 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2016 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2016 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2016 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2015 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2015 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2015 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2014 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2014 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2014 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2013 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2013 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2013 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2012 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–16 |
| 2012 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
14–15 |
| 2012 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15 |
| 2011 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16 |
| 2011 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15 |
| 2011 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
| 2010 | Sequoia 2WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–16 |
| 2010 | Sequoia 4WD | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15 |
| 2010 | Sequoia 4WD FFV | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.