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All cars · Toyota Sequoia · 2021

2021 Toyota Sequoia. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints4NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Suspension25%
Body structure25%
Fuel system25%
Transmission & drivetrain25%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
410101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 21E103000 Dec 2021 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 21V920000 Nov 2021 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 114

Toyota filed 114 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota SEQUOIA SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆
Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.7L 8-cylAuto (S6)RWD13 / 17 / 15Regular$4,150
5.7L 8-cylAuto (S6)4WD13 / 17 / 14Regular$4,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018–16–Electrical
2019–2–Fuel system
2020–2–Transmission & drivetrain
2021–4–Suspension
2022–1–Steering
20231483922,182Body structure
20241643726,097Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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