Model year
2012 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Sequoia (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 531 complaints
- 2002 666 complaints
- 2003 565 complaints
- 2004 380 complaints
- 2005 352 complaints
- 2006 202 complaints
- 2007 136 complaints
- 2008 67 complaints
- 2009 6 complaints
- 2010 31 complaints
- 2011 17 complaints
- 2012 20 complaints
- 2013 12 complaints
- 2014 17 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 11 complaints
- 2017 7 complaints
- 2018 20 complaints
- 2019 7 complaints
- 2020 4 complaints
- 2021 4 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 39 complaints
- 2024 37 complaints
- 2025 11 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
Recalls
21V920000 · Nov 23, 2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
13V123000 · Apr 9, 2013
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota…
13V014000 · Jan 16, 2013
SEATS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model…
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sequoia 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sequoia 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sequoia 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Sequoia 4WD FFV · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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