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2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 2WD

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 2WD is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 SUV with a 6-speed ect automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $51,315 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$51,315
MSRP with Destination$52,610
Destination Charge$1,295
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

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD
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

Most-cited areas
Electrical System7
Unknown Or Other5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Lane Departure2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 8, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“I own a 2018 Toyota Sequoia experiencing fuel pump failure symptoms including extended crank and loss of power. This issue matches NHTSA Recall 20V012000, which affects similar vehicles with the same…”
Feb 25, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started…”
Jun 6, 2024 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance at the local dealer, he was informed that the outer seals were leaking and full of fluid. The vehicle…”
Jun 16, 2023 · Unknown Or Other
“The sunroof exploded from the inside while driving at highway speeds”
Jul 12, 2021 · Lane Departure, Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance
“In the past few months the automatic braking feature was activated without any reason. No obstruction in front, no unusual weather or driving conditions. Fortunately nobody was close behind and no…”

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.

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