Toyota Sequoia 2016 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Sequoia 2016 and 11 complaints filed by owners. It has 23% fewer complaints than the average Toyota Sequoia from 2016–2025 (14 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Toyota Sequoia 2016

Steering
NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · 2021-11-23

What happens

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V920000

Wheels
NHTSA campaign 17V311000 · 2017-05-11

What happens

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

Consequence

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 17V311000

There is also 1 recall on aftermarket replacement parts (headlights, pedals, etc.) that only apply if the car has that part installed.

Complaints from other owners

11 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

Most reported problems on the Toyota Sequoia 2016

• Brakes: 4 (36% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 3 (27% of complaints)
• Throttle and cruise control: 2 (18% of complaints)
• Wheels: 1 (9% of complaints)
• Seats: 1 (9% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Toyota Sequoia 2016

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Test cruise control and smooth throttle response.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Toyota Sequoia recalls by year

• 2016 : 2 recalls · 11 complaints
• 2017 : 2 recalls · 7 complaints
• 2018 : 4 recalls · 20 complaints
• 2019 : 5 recalls · 7 complaints
• 2020 : 1 recall · 4 complaints
• 2021 : 1 recall · 4 complaints
• 2022 : 1 recall · 1 complaint
• 2023 : 5 recalls · 39 complaints
• 2024 : 5 recalls · 38 complaints
• 2025 : 2 recalls · 11 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Sequoia 2016 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Sequoia 2016. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota Sequoia 2016?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (4 of 11 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.