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NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia[1]. Steering is the biggest group with 3[2].

10owner complaints[1]
20–22MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file split up, biggest group first.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2026 Sequoia[11].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Sequoia 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[3] 21 / 24 / 22 $3,050
Sequoia 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[12] 21 / 24 / 22 $3,750
Sequoia 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[13] 19 / 22 / 20 $3,350
Sequoia 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[14] 19 / 22 / 20 $4,100

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV AWD[15], SUV RWD[16].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2026 Toyota Sequoia with 3.4L 6-cylinder[17] 389 hp

How 2026 compares with other years

2001: 531 complaints, 1 recalls20012002: 666 complaints, 6 recalls2003: 565 complaints, 6 recalls2004: 380 complaints, 6 recalls20042005: 352 complaints, 9 recalls2006: 202 complaints, 8 recalls2007: 136 complaints, 7 recalls20072008: 67 complaints, 8 recalls2009: 6 complaints, 8 recalls2010: 31 complaints, 9 recalls20102011: 17 complaints, 6 recalls2012: 20 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 12 complaints, 2 recalls20132014: 17 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 9 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 11 complaints, 2 recalls20162017: 7 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 20 complaints, 4 recalls2019: 7 complaints, 5 recalls20192020: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2021: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2022: 1 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 39 complaints, 5 recalls2024: 37 complaints, 5 recalls2025: 11 complaints, 2 recalls20252026: 10 complaints, 0 recalls102026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sequoia model year. The 2026 is highlighted[11].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20015311
20026666
20035656
20043806
20053529
20062028
20071367
2008678
200968
2010319
2011176
2012203
2013122
2014172
201592
2016112
201772
2018204
201975
202041
202141
202211
2023395
2024375
2025112
2026100

NHTSA's counts for the Sequoia show 10 complaints and 0 recalls for 2026[11]. Among the 26 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 18 have more[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (1) and the most are for 2002 (666)[11]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2026 Sequoia?

The 2026 Toyota Sequoia has a short complaint list so far, with 10 reports on file[1]. Steering leads the list[2], and the owner stories about it are worth reading before you buy. The complaints are unverified reports sent in by owners, and one report can name more than one part. See the recalls section on this page for any open safety campaigns. The year has no recalls counted in our data[11].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Sequoia?
Steering is the biggest complaint group on file, with 3[2]. The full count for the year is 10[1].
Has the 2026 Toyota Sequoia been recalled?
Our data shows 0 recalls for this year[11]. Check the Recalls section on this page for the codes it lists.
How many complaints does the 2026 Toyota Sequoia have?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Toyota Sequoia?
See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2026 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
The complaint record is short so far[1]. See the by-year section to compare it with other years of the same model.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 3 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. EPA rating for Sequoia 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 24 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. 2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 2 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 2 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 1 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 1 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 1 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Sequoia model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  12. EPA rating for Sequoia 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 24 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA rating for Sequoia 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Sequoia 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  16. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  17. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Toyota Sequoia with 3.4L 6-cylinder: rated 389 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.