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2023 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
What changed for 2023
- Starting prices: +$1,125 to +$12,275 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Capstone
- Trim dropped: Nightshade Special Edition
- Trim dropped: TRD Sport
- Engine: 5.7-Liter i-FORCE V8 → I-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Horsepower: 381 hp → 437 hp (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Torque: 401 lb-ft → 583 lb-ft (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Gears: 6 → 10 (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Fuel economy (combined): 14 mpg → 20 mpg (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Max towing: 7,100 lb → 9,020 lb (TRD Pro, Limited)
- Max cargo: 120.1 cu ft → 86.9 cu ft (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Ground clearance: 10 in → 9.1 in (TRD Pro)
- Curb weight: 5,985 lb → 6,150 lb (TRD Pro)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 14 in (TRD Pro, Limited, Platinum)
- Digital gauge cluster: 4.2 in → 12.3 in (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Adaptive cruise control: Adaptive Cruise Control → Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Lane keeping: Lane Departure Warning → Lane Centering (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Seats: Leather → Synthetic Leather (TRD Pro, Limited)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (TRD Pro, Limited, SR5, Platinum)
- Ground clearance: 9.9 in → 8.6 in (Limited, SR5)
- Curb weight: 5,985 lb → 6,130 lb (Limited)
- Speakers: 12 → 8 (Limited)
- Second row: Split Bench → Bench Seat (Limited, SR5)
- Max towing: 7,100 lb → 9,120 lb (SR5)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 8 in (SR5)
- Max towing: 7,000 lb → 9,010 lb (Platinum)
- Ground clearance: 9.6 in → 8.6 in (Platinum)
- Curb weight: 6,000 lb → 6,150 lb (Platinum)
- Ventilated seats: Front → Front, Second Row (Platinum)
- Sunroof: Tilt/Slide Moonroof → Panoramic Moonroof (Platinum)
2023 Sequoia trims
| Capstone | Limited | Platinum | SR5 | TRD Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $75,300 | from $64,700 | from $70,900 | from $58,300 | $76,900 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | I-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid | I-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid | I-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid | I-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid | I-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 437 hp | 437 hp | 437 hp | 437 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) |
| Gears | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4wd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 4WD: 20 mpg 2WD: 22 mpg | 4WD: 20 mpg 2WD: 22 mpg | 4WD: 20 mpg 2WD: 22 mpg | 4WD: 20 mpg 2WD: 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Max towing | 4WD: 8,980 lb 2WD: 9,280 lb | 4WD: 9,020 lb 2WD: 9,300 lb | 4WD: 9,010 lb 2WD: 9,310 lb | 4WD: 9,120 lb 2WD: 9,520 lb | 9,020 lb |
| Max cargo | 86.9 cu ft | 86.9 cu ft | 86.9 cu ft | 86.9 cu ft | 86.9 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.6 in | 8.6 in | 8.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Length | 208.1 in | 208.1 in | 208.1 in | 208.1 in | 208.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4WD: 6,185 lb 2WD: 5,890 lb | 4WD: 6,130 lb 2WD: 5,855 lb | 4WD: 6,150 lb 2WD: 5,855 lb | 4WD: 6,030 lb 2WD: 5,620 lb | 6,150 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 14 in | 14 in | 14 in | 8 in + option | 14 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Head-up display | Windshield HUD | — | Optional | — | — |
| Audio | JBL | Optional | JBL | — | JBL |
| Speakers | 14 | 8 + option | 14 | 8 | 14 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Optional | Qi | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather | Cloth + option | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row | Front | Front, Second Row | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front, Second Row | Front | Front, Second Row | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Captain's Chairs | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof + option | Panoramic Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof + option |
| Power liftgate | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Wheels | 22 in | 20 in + option | 20 in | 18 in + option | 18 in |
Packages and options (41)
| Capstone | Limited | Platinum | SR5 | TRD Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Load-Leveling Rear Height Control Air Suspension $1,045 | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Power Tilt/Slide Panoramic Roof | Standard | Optional | Standard | — | Optional |
| SR5 Premium Package $2,635 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Tow Technology Package $200 | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| TRD Off-Road Package | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| TRD Sport Package $2,195 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black Emblem Overlay | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cross Bars | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Film $439 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic Power-Extending Running Boards $1,005 | Standard | — | Optional | — | — |
| Power-Extending Tow Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Auto-Leveling LED Headlights $195 | Standard | Optional | Standard | — | Standard |
| TRD Cast-Aluminum Running Boards | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Cargo Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $49 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 10-in. Color Head-Up Display (HUD) | Standard | — | Optional | — | — |
| Heated Leather Steering Wheel $150 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| 14-Speaker JBL Premium Audio | Standard | Optional | Standard | — | Standard |
| Army Green | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Blueprint | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Celestial Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Ice Cap | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lunar Rock | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Smoked Mesquite | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Solar Octane | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Supersonic Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Wind Chill Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Black Fabric | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black SofTex | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Black TRD Pro SofTex | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black/White Semi-Aniline Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Boulder Fabric | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Boulder SofTex | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Cockpit Red TRD Pro SofTex | — | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, 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 | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybrid, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 10 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 37 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 389 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 38 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 1 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 4 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 4 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 7 | Standard | No |
| 2018 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 20 | Standard | No |
| 2017 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 7 | No | No |
| 2016 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 11 | No | No |
| 2015 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 9 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
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 |
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 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.