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2012 Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WD

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WD is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 SUV with a 6-speed ect automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $51,040 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.

It makes 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

The Sequoia measures 205.1 inches long on a 122.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$51,040 ($72,247 *)
MSRP with Destination$52,025 ($73,642 *)
Destination Charge$985
Engine
Engine Type5.7-liter DOHC 32-valve Dual VVT-i V8 (iForce), aluminum block and head
Displacement5.7 L
Horsepower381 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, Dual VVT-i
Bore and Stroke94.0 x 102.1
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Injection TypeEFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive (2WD)
Transmission
Transmission6-speed ECT automatic
1st Gear3.333
2nd Gear1.96
3rd Gear1.353
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.728
6th Gear0.588
Reverse3.061
Final Drive3.909
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway18 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded (87 octane, E85 capable)
Suspension
Front SuspensionHigh-mounted coil-spring independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionCoil-spring independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar1.42 in. hollow
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.91 in. hollow
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 13.9 in.
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc, 13.6 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20 x 8.0 in. alloy
Wheels Rear20 x 8.0 in. alloy
Tires FrontP275/55R20
Tires RearP275/55R20
Dimensions & Weight
Length205.1 in
Width79.9 in
Height74.6 in
Wheelbase122 in
Front Track67.9 in
Rear Track69.1 in
Ground Clearance9.9 in
Approach Angle27°
Departure Angle20°
Cargo Volume18.9 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front34.8 in
Headroom Rear34.9 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear40.9 in
Shoulder Room Front66.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear65.6 in
Hip Room Front62.5 in
Hip Room Rear59.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2012 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2012 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota SEQUOIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 23, 2021 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

NHTSA campaign 21E103000

Nov 23, 2021 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA campaign 21V920000

Apr 9, 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V123000

Jan 16, 2013 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V014000

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota SEQUOIA

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota SEQUOIA (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes6
Electrical System5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)4
Engine3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Structure3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 1, 2025 · Structure
“I am filing a formal complaint regarding a known paint defect on my 2012 Toyota Sequoia, painted in Blizzard Pearl (paint code 070). The paint is peeling and delaminating from multiple areas of the…”
Apr 11, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Toyota had a recall on fuel pumps in 2020 mine was not part of the recall even though mine went bad and had to be replaced in February 2020. Now with another fuel pump recall issued in January 2025 I…”
Sep 29, 2022 · Structure
“The rear door latch for the lift gate malfunctioned and wouldn’t release. The power motor for the lift gate continued to work, trying to lift the rear gate. The result was bending the left gate hinge…”
Apr 6, 2022 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels
“Lower ball joint on drivers side sheared off.”
Mar 10, 2021 · Structure
“VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUSTING ONLY ON THE REAR HATCH SINCE 2019. IT'S RUSTING AROUND THE WIPER ASSEMBLY AND NEAR THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. WE HAD IT REPAIRED ONCE BUT IT'S WORSE NOW. I'VE NOTICED MANY OWNERS ON…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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