DecodedCars2022 Toyota Sequoia
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV 4WD
- Engines
- 5.7L 8-cyl
- Horsepower
- 381 hp
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 8
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 13 city / 17 hwy
- Length
- 205.1 in
- Curb weight
- 5,968 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Seats up to 83 rows of seating.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Few owner complaints1 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 170 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 23% below the 2022 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 17 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia is a standard SUV offered with a 5.7L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 205 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,968 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), 23% worse than the 2022 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2022
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 Sequoia — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 Sequoia →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Princeton, Indiana
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2022 Sequoia configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV 4WD | 205.1 in | 79.9 in | 77.2 in | 122 in | 68.1 / 69.3 in | 5,968 lb | 51/49 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | -23% | $4,450 | 604 |
| Sequoia 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 14 | -26% | $4,800 | 618 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 18.5% |
| 2022 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 18.5% |
Similar 2022 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Sequoia (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | 27 MPG | Not rated | 25 |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 24 |
| 2022 Kia Telluride | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2022 GMC Yukon | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2022 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | ★★★★★ | 12 |
Recalls (1)
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System · Nov 23, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · 22,462 vehicles
- 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.
- 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.
Not every 2022 Toyota Sequoia is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2022 Toyota Sequoia buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Steering — 1 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Sequoia. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Sequoia years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sequoia | 22 | 208.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 Sequoia | 22 | 208.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 Sequoia | 22 | 208.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 38 |
| 2023 Sequoia | 22 | 208.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 39 |
| 2021 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 5 | 7 |
| 2018 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 4 | 20 |
| 2017 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 15 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 15 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →