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2021 Toyota Sequoia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Sequoia.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2021 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with an Automatic (S6) transmission and requires 8.5 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil to achieve its EPA rating of 13/17/15 mpg. This model year recorded four total owner complaints, primarily within the power train, and two recalls. These figures position the vehicle toward the lower end of a 2001-2022 model history that ranged from a high of 692 complaints in 2002 to a low of one in 2022.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueAluminum: 97.0 ft-lbs; Steel: 154.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/17/15 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 9672335028. 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 / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/55R20 111HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P100
Spark plug9091901191
Front wiper blades852220C031 alt 852120C031
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 / 17 / 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
2020TRD Pro 5.7L V87.00 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4
2018TRD Sport 5.7L V86.80 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2017Platinum 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2016Platinum 5.7L V86.70 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 8.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to Aluminum: 97.0 ft-lbs; Steel: 154.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.2 qt
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 29.0; Rear: 48.0 ft-lbs
Lug NutsAluminum: 97.0 ft-lbs; Steel: 154.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Transmission Neutral and AC Off: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeSK20HR11
Spark Plug GapNew: 0.0394-0.0433 in.; Used: 0.0512 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2, 8.5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle in Neutral. Air conditioning off. rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.806-1.937 lbs
Oil TypeND-12 or equivalent
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

RPM41-42 psi @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0
Engine Compression145
Engine Oil Pressure10.1 psi minimum @ Idle psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM32 psi minimum @ 2,500 RPM

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 12mm Head: 16.027 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 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)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
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 2021 Toyota Sequoia represents the mature end of a long-term reliability arc, where federal complaints have plummeted from a high of 692 in 2002 to just 4 in this model year. Compared to the preceding 2020 model, the 2021 unit maintains identical safety metrics with 2 recalls and 4 complaints, while Technical Service Bulletins decreased from 143 to 114. The recorded complaints are evenly distributed among Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System, Structure, and Suspension categories, with one crash complaint noted and zero fire complaints. This stability persists into the 2022 model year, which shows an even lower complaint count of 1, indicating the platform reached its lowest risk profile within the provided data. Given this minimal regulatory footprint and historically low complaint volume, the 2021 Sequoia is a strong candidate for purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
114
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
1 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 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

21E103000Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist SystemReported 23/12/2021

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 114 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
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-TT-0780-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…

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 2021 Sequoia take?

8.5 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Sequoia have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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 / 17 highway / 15 combined mpg.