CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Toyota Sequoia has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (4 reports).
2016 Toyota Sequoia recalls
Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can allow oil to leak from the system.
Lug nuts can crack and let wheels come off
Certain Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles fitted with 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors or a Southeast Toyota dealer may have lug nuts that crack and detach.
Most common 2016 Toyota Sequoia problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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.
VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN I WAS GOING TO STOP
NEEDED ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED AT 15,000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN AT ALMOST 30,000. TOLD DUE TO ROTORS OVERHEATING. TOLD BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT DEALERSHIP THAT WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN, BUT DID NOT OFFER A SOLUTION, EXCEPT TO NOT TAILGATE CARS. AS ROTORS WARP THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN YOU BRAKE GOING DOWNHILL OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS- FEELS VERY UNSAFE.
CPSC: I PURCHASED, NEW A 2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. AT 18,000 MILES THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. TOYOTA UNDER WARRANTY REPLACED THEM. AT 28,000 MILES THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AGAIN. WHEN BRAKING THE WARPED ROTORS VIOLENTLY SHAKE THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CAR. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR THE ROTORS ANY LONGER, AND SUGGESTED THE PURCHASE OF BIGGER ROTORS. *JS *TT
2016 Toyota Sequoia questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia: Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist; Lug nuts can crack and let wheels come off. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Sequoia?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (4), Electrical System (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Toyota Sequoia has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.