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2016 Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WD

The 2016 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 $54,115 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 17 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$54,115 ($73,281 *)
MSRP with Destination$55,310 ($74,899 *)
Destination Charge$1,195
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
Highway17 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: 2016 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD: overall not rated

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 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

May 11, 2017 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

NHTSA campaign 17V311000

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota SEQUOIA

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota SEQUOIA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes4
Electrical System3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seats1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 8, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was…”
Aug 29, 2019 · Wheels, Service Brakes
“VEHICLE HAS 40K MILES TIRES ARE WORN TREAD 2/32 ALREADY, AND FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. BACK AT 25K MILES, FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED, AND NOW AT 40K MILES, NEW ROTORS AND PADS…”
Feb 9, 2019 · Unknown Or Other
“VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN I WAS GOING TO STOP”
Nov 16, 2018 · Service Brakes
“NEEDED ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED AT 15,000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN AT ALMOST 30,000. TOLD DUE TO ROTORS OVERHEATING. TOLD BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT DEALERSHIP THAT WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN, BUT DID NOT…”
Aug 15, 2018 · Service Brakes
“CPSC: I PURCHASED, NEW A 2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. AT 18,000 MILES THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. TOYOTA UNDER WARRANTY REPLACED THEM. AT 28,000 MILES THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AGAIN. WHEN BRAKING THE WARPED ROTORS…”

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 2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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