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2018 Toyota Sequoia

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is a midsize SUV, rated at 15 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

2018 Toyota Sequoia
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Combined MPG
15
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$63,000
Recalls
5

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeToyota
ModelSequoia
Model year2018
Vehicle classMidsize SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement5.7 L
Cylinders8
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG13
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG15
CO₂ tailpipe607 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$4150

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Sequoia 2WD15 MPG combined
Sequoia 4WD14 MPG combined
Sequoia 4WD FFV14 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City13 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined15 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Sequoia15 MPG
Class average25.6 MPG

About 41% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$1,109/mo
Amount financed
$56,700
Total interest
$9,864
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5-year fuel cost
$13,400

$2,680/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG15
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Safety ratings & recalls

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Recalls (5)

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM21V920000 · 2021-11-23

    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.

    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.

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM21E103000 · 2021-12-23

    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.

    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.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V012000 · 2020-01-13

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE18V685000 · 2018-10-04

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)18V122000 · 2018-02-20

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is EPA-rated at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway).

Is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia reliable?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Toyota Sequoia costs roughly $2,680 per year to fuel, or about $13,400 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is classified as a midsize suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC