This page covers 2 recalls, 10 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia.
14 mpg combined
16.8 L/100km
Standard 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.
Brake complaints dominate what 2016 Sequoia owners report. The most consistent pattern is front rotors warping at relatively low mileage, multiple owners describe needing rotors resurfaced or replaced well before 30,000 miles, some going through the cycle more than once on the same vehicle. The symptom they consistently describe is steering wheel shake and whole-vehicle vibration when braking, particularly at highway speeds or going downhill. A couple of owners also report vehicle speed control concerns, including one account of unintended acceleration when coming to a stop, though that represents a small portion of the complaint set. One owner separately noted early driver seat stitching separation and discoloration, which was addressed as an isolated cosmetic issue.
10
Total Complaints
By System
The 2016 Toyota Sequoia has 2 recalls, the most serious involving accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota dealers where the lug nuts can crack and detach, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
The second recall covers the hydraulic power steering system, where the steering gear assembly can develop an oil leak that causes a sudden loss of power steering assist. When that assist drops away, the steering wheel becomes significantly harder to turn, particularly at low speeds or during parking maneuvers, raising the risk of a crash. This recall applies only to vehicles equipped with the Rockstar wheels through a Southeast Toyota dealer, and note that the power steering recall covers a wide range of model years, so not every 2016 Sequoia is necessarily affected by both issues.
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.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Rockstar wheels installed on these vehicles may have lugnuts that crack and detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new replacement lugnuts at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
