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2015 Toyota Sequoia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Sequoia.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Toyota Sequoia is a full‑size SUV built on Toyota’s body‑on‑frame platform and equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission that runs on 7.9 qt of 0W‑20 oil, delivering EPA ratings of 13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined. Its power‑train and electrical systems account for the bulk of the nine owner complaints recorded for the model year, while three recalls were issued, reflecting a modest blemish in an otherwise steady reliability record. Across the 2001‑2022 span of the Sequoia’s history, complaint volumes have ranged dramatically—from a peak of 692 in 2002 to a low of just one in 2022—positioning the 2015 iteration near the middle of that spectrum and indicating a generally reliable but not flawless generation.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/65R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010P100
Spark plug9091901191
Front wiper blades852220C030 alt 852120C030
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length205.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase122 in
Curb weight5968 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 69.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 18 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sequoia of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2008 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Platinum 5.7L V86.70 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4
2017Platinum 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2018TRD Sport 5.7L V86.80 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2020TRD Pro 5.7L V87.00 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4
2008Limited 5.7L V86.20 sec14.70 sec381 hp4x4
2008SR5 5.7L 5.7L V86.50 sec15.00 sec381 hp4x4
2008Platinum 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.9 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity26.4 gallons

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts51.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub282 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsFront wheel adjusting nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub251 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub249 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub251 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque16 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity30.3-32.5 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 8
Oil Capacity6.91 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)41-42 @ idle or fule pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)47.9-62.4 @idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145 - 189 max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 65 /; Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 73; Rear: 70 /; Front: 73 Replace; Rear: 70 Replace
ABS Sensor Torque6.2 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0019; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 9.49

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Toyota Sequoia sits near the trough of a long decline in complaints and recalls that began after the first-generation peak in 2002–2003. Second-generation models (2008 onward) initially carried over a higher recall count—9 to 10 annually through 2010—but by 2012, recalls dropped to 4 and then stabilized at just 3 from 2013 through 2017. Complaints for 2015 are a mere 9, down from 17 the prior year and among the lowest in the entire dataset, while the single investigation and zero crash or fire complaints further underscore a mature, sorted design. The 265 technical service bulletins, though not trivial, represent a decline from the 2013–2014 peak and suggest that most common service fixes were well-documented by this point. With only isolated, low-frequency issues across four disparate categories and no systemic flags, the 2015 model year stands out as a particularly reliable choice within the generation.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
265
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Electrical System1
Structure1
Tires1
Visibility/Wiper1
Air Bags1
Visibility1
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V311000Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsReported 11/05/2017

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… 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…

21V920000Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist SystemReported 23/11/2021

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 265 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Sequoia take?

7.9 qt of 0W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Sequoia have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sequoia get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.