2018 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD
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- Photo: 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum, Front Left, 10-10-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TOYOTA SEQUOIA (XK60) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TOYOTA SEQUOIA (XK60) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Sequoia Limited (rear) by LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Sequoia SR5 rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 SUV with a 6-speed ect automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $67,535 MSRP and is rated at 14 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 (14 mpg combined).
The Sequoia measures 205.1 inches long on a 122.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $67,535 |
| MSRP with Destination | $68,830 |
| Destination Charge | $1,295 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7-liter DOHC 32-valve Dual VVT-i V8 (iForce), aluminum block and head |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 94.0 x 102.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD — Multi-Mode with Torsen limited-slip center differential |
| Differential Type | Torsen limited-slip center differential with locking feature |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed ECT automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.333 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.96 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.353 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.728 |
| 6th Gear | 0.588 |
| Reverse | 3.061 |
| Final Drive | 3.909 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane, E85 capable) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | High-mounted coil-spring independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Coil-spring independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.42 in. hollow |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.91 in. hollow |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.9 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.6 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 x 8.0 in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20 x 8.0 in. alloy |
| Tires Front | P275/55R20 |
| Tires Rear | P275/55R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 205.1 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 74.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in |
| Front Track | 67.9 in |
| Rear Track | 69.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 27° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 18.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 34.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 62.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 59.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD: overall not rated
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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
Jan 13, 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 20V012000
Oct 4, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
NHTSA campaign 18V685000
Feb 20, 2018 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.
NHTSA campaign 18V122000
20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota SEQUOIA
Owner Complaints
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota SEQUOIA. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
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 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.