2016 Toyota Sequoia Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia.

20152017
Complaints
14
per 10K Sold
11.0
US Sales
12,771
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Toyota Sequoia Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Brakes

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia.

Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Toyota Sequoia

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~23,787 vehicles.

21V920000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering:rack And Pinion
~22,462 affected

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.

17V311000Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
~1,325 affected

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.

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2016 Toyota Sequoia — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Toyota Sequoia has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Sequoia?
Top reported problems: Brakes (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 23,787 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Toyota Sequoia?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Sequoia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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