This page covers 1 recall, 20 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
14–15 mpg combined
15.7–16.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints about the 2012 Sequoia spread across several systems, with brakes, electrical, and body structure each drawing a handful of reports. On the structural side, owners frequently describe paint peeling and delaminating, particularly on white-painted vehicles, with the roof, hood, and rear panels losing finish down to primer or bare metal. A separate but related pattern involves the rear hatch area, where owners report rust forming around the wiper assembly and latch, sometimes recurring after repairs. Brake complaints mention a lower ball joint shearing off, though that appears in a single report. The power liftgate comes up more than once, with owners describing the latch failing to release while the motor keeps running, leading to bent hinge hardware. A handful of engine reports describe oil leaking from the camshaft housing area on the 5.7-liter V8.
20
Total Complaints
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering gear assembly may have been made incorrectly, causing oil to leak from it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering gear assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
