- The 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.
- The risk
- An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Toyota Sequoia Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Toyota Sequoia have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2021 for the hydraulic power assist system.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Sequoia year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Toyota Sequoia recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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Toyota Sequoia: every year compared
All Sequoia years2016 Toyota Sequoia vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Sequoia | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 2016 Ford Expedition | 217 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 104 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Lincoln Navigator | 25 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan Armada | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 0 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Suburban | 0 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2016 GMC Yukon | 0 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Toyota Sequoia
Does the 2016 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia: hydraulic power assist system (December 2021); hydraulic power assist system (November 2021); lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (May 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Toyota Sequoia had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Toyota Sequoia a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Toyota Sequoia year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Sequoia years have the most complaints?
2002 (692), 2003 (684), 2001 (530). See every Toyota Sequoia year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Toyota Sequoia has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data