NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia 2WD; the most frequently affected component is steering — hydraulic power assist system. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #18 for number of recalls.
Steering — Hydraulic power assist systemCampaign 21E103000 · 23 Dec 2021
Problem: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Steering — Hydraulic power assist systemCampaign 21V920000 · 23 Nov 2021
Problem: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Wheels — Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCampaign 17V311000 · 11 May 2017
Problem: 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.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes4 · 36%
Electrical system3 · 27%
Vehicle speed control2 · 18%
Steering1 · 9%
Visibility/wiper1 · 9%
Wheels1 · 9%
Seats1 · 9%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 9%
When complaints were filed
20163
20171
20184
20192
20261
From owner complaints
Takata recall. This vehicle has excessive vibration in the steering wheel / vehicle when at 55mph or higher. I've been numerous times to the dealership for this issue and they keep telling me this is normal. I spent almost $65,000.00 on this vehicle and the vibrations is unacceptable. This is uncomfortable and could…
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…
When driving in daylight on sunny days the instrument panel becomes so dark that the gauges become unreadable. I have to use a flashlight to read them. The dealer said there is not anything he can do to fix this.he says toyota does not put the brighter led bulbs in the sr5 but they are in the sequoia premier model.the…
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.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.