Toyota Sequoia
22 model years from 2005 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.4L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 15–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 29 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (129)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 11,539 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Sequoia in brief
The 2026 Toyota Sequoia is a standard SUV offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,151 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway), 1% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Toyota Sequoia has 22 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2026, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (118), structure › body (97), unknown or other (88).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2023 is the year to avoid.
2010 has the most recalls (9); all years together count 29 campaigns and 599 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Sequoia compares
The 2005 Toyota Sequoia is a SUV - offered with a 4.7L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,269 lb.
About the Toyota Sequoia
The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV manufactured by Toyota mainly for the North American market since 2000 for the 2001 model year, being derived from the Tundra pickup truck. It is the second largest SUV ever produced under the Toyota brand, after the Japan-exclusive, military-focused Mega Cruiser.
From the Wikipedia article "Toyota Sequoia", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Sequoia pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 389 hp, versus about 285 hp for similar 2026 models.
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Sequoia
1 owner complaint · 1 recall
Year to avoid2023 Sequoia
39 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Sequoia changes by model year
- 2025
- Lightest version 421 lb heavier
- 2023
- New body dimensions: 3.2 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.4L 6-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 5.7L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 15 to 22
- 2013
- Engine dropped: 4.6L 8-cyl
- 2010
- Engine added: 4.6L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl
- Lightest version 293 lb heavier
- 2008
- New body dimensions: 1.2 in longer, wheelbase +3.9 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 5.7L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 22 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 208.3 in | 6,151 lb | Not rated | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 208.3 in | 6,151 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 208.3 in | 5,730 lb | Not rated | 5 | 38 |
| 2023 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 208.3 in | 5,730 lb | Not rated | 5 | 39 |
| 2022 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 5 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 4 | 20 |
| 2017 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2015 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,968 lb | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,983 lb | Not rated | 2 | 15 |
| 2013 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,983 lb | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
| 2012 | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,983 lb | Not rated | 3 | 11 |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,983 lb | Not rated | 6 | 11 |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,983 lb | Not rated | 9 | 15 |
| 2009 | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,690 lb | Not rated | 8 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 205.1 in | 5,690 lb | Not rated | 8 | 35 |
| 2007 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 6 | 89 |
| 2006 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 7 | 119 |
| 2005 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 8 | 129 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Sequoia
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 24 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →





