Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Toyota Sequoia has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21E103000 Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V920000 Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
Together, the 20 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Toyota Sequoia has a moderate number of owner complaints and recall campaigns, indicating an average reliability. Complaints span multiple components, with service brakes and electrical systems being the most common. The vehicle's recalls pertain to significant systems like power steering and airbags, suggesting an average performance in those areas. Nonetheless, the limited number of reports overall makes it challenging to assess long-term reliability with high certainty.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$1,000 | common |
| Electronic stability control | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake noise or vibration
- Check engine light
- Unstable vehicle handling
- Power steering leaks
- Unexpected stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.