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2016 Toyota Sequoia

Full-size SUV · 2015–2026

Which year to buy

From our video research. NHTSA counts checked 2026-09-30. Tap a year for the details.

Best buy: 2022 (last V8 year, 1 complaint); 2020-2021 add CarPlay and are nearly as clean
Hybrid generation: a 2025 with every recall done
Careful: 2023-2024 (hitch cover, rollaway and tire recalls)

Trims and features

2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

What changed for 2016

Engine: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 DOHC 32-Valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) → 3UR-FE (all trims)
Seats: 7 → 8 (Limited, SR5)
Touchscreen: 7 in → 6.1 in (Limited, Platinum)
Second row: Captain's Chairs → Split Bench (Limited, SR5)

2016 Sequoia trims

	Limited	Platinum	SR5
Powertrain
Engine	2WD 5.7L V8: 3UR-FE 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 3UR-FBE	2WD 5.7L V8: 3UR-FE 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 3UR-FBE	2WD 5.7L V8: 3UR-FE 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 3UR-FBE
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 5.7L V8 / 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel / 4WD 5.7L V8	2WD 5.7L V8 / 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel / 4WD 5.7L V8	2WD 5.7L V8 / 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel / 4WD 5.7L V8
Fuel economy (combined)	2WD 5.7L V8: 15 mpg 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg 4WD 5.7L V8: 14 mpg	2WD 5.7L V8: 15 mpg 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg 4WD 5.7L V8: 14 mpg	2WD 5.7L V8: 15 mpg 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 14 mpg 4WD 5.7L V8: 14 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	8 + option	7	8
Max towing	2WD 5.7L V8: 7,400 lb 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb 4WD 5.7L V8: 7,100 lb	2WD 5.7L V8: 7,200 lb 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,000 lb 4WD 5.7L V8: 7,000 lb	2WD 5.7L V8: 7,400 lb 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 7,100 lb 4WD 5.7L V8: 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 5.7L V8: 9.9 in 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in 4WD 5.7L V8: 10 in	9.6 in	2WD 5.7L V8: 9.9 in 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 10 in 4WD 5.7L V8: 10 in
Length	205.1 in	205.1 in	205.1 in
Curb weight	2WD 5.7L V8: 5,730 lb 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5,985 lb 4WD 5.7L V8: 5,985 lb	2WD 5.7L V8: 5,750 lb 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 6,000 lb 4WD 5.7L V8: 6,000 lb	2WD 5.7L V8: 5,730 lb 4WD 5.7L V8 Flex Fuel: 5,985 lb 4WD 5.7L V8: 5,985 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	6.1 in	6.1 in	6.1 in
Apple CarPlay	—	—	Optional
Android Auto	—	—	Optional
Audio	Optional	JBL	—
Speakers	Optional	14	—
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	—	Adaptive Cruise Control	—
Blind-spot monitoring	Optional	Blind Spot Alert	—
Parking sensors	Front, Rear	Front, Rear	Optional
Comfort
Seats	Leather	Leather	Cloth + option
Heated seats	Front	Front	Optional
Ventilated seats	—	Front	—
Driver seat memory	Optional	Driver Seat	—
Second row	Split Bench + option	Captain's Chairs	Split Bench
Exterior
Sunroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgate	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate	—
Wheels	20 in	20 in	18 in + option
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen

Packages and options (20)

	Limited	Platinum	SR5
Premium Package $3,270	—	—	Optional
Safety and Convenience Package $1,005	Optional	—	—
Sport Package	—	—	Optional
7-Passenger Seating with Second-Row Captain's Chairs	Optional	—	—
Rear-Seat Blu-ray Disc Player	Optional	Standard	—
Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite	Standard	—	Optional
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite	Optional	Standard	—
SiriusXM All Access Radio Subscription	Optional	Optional	Optional
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 Nhtsa vin decode, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

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).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and 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

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (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

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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