NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Toyota Sequoia Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Toyota Sequoia has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Toyota Sequoia owner complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Sequoia, describing incidents dated July 18, 2016 to September 8, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11762885 · Filed
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 158,343, and at the time of vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 258,000.
ODI #11252185 · Filed
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 HAD TO BE PLACED.
ODI #11175944 · Filed
VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN I WAS GOING TO STOP
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Toyota Sequoia in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA19-001: Electrical overstress
Closed September 19, 2024
Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil
NHTSA #21E103000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 151 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TH01 · Owners notified February 17, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist
NHTSA #21V920000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 22,462 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TB10 / 21TA10 · Owners notified January 21, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Defective Lugnuts May Crack or Detach
NHTSA #17V311000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported May 11, 2017 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,325 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign SET17A · Owners notified June 23, 2017 · Vehicles built October 8, 2012 – April 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Toyota Sequoia model years
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