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2001 Toyota Sequoia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Sequoia.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and with an EPA fuel economy rating of 12 mpg city/16 mpg highway/14 mpg combined, it reflects the fuel appetite typical of its era's truck-based utility vehicles; it holds 6.5 quarts of oil with a 5W-30 API viscosity recommendation. In terms of reliability, the 2001 model year recorded 530 owner complaints with structural issues being the most frequently cited concern among its three recalls—a tally that places it just below the 2002 model's peak of 692 complaints but well above the model's modern low of just 1 complaint in 2022, suggesting that while early Sequoias showed the typical teething issues of a new platform, Toyota's subsequent refinement over two decades has substantially improved the nameplate's dependability.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182001

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/16/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD3. 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 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-70R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD3
Engine air filter1780107010
Fuel filter2303050010
Spark plug9091901166
Front wiper blades852120C012 alt 852220C012
Serpentine belt9091602792
Thermostat9091603100 alt 1634650010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.9 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height73.6 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight5269 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 16 / 14 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.

9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.10 sec — 2001 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2001Limited 4.7L V89.10 sec16.80 sec240 hp4x4
2002Limited 4.7L V89.10 sec17.00 sec240 hp4x4
2004SR5 4.7L V88.60 sec16.60 sec240 hp4x4
2004SR5 4.7L V89.30 sec16.85 sec240 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.5 Pints

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts181 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14MM

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5-15 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityFront A/C, 1.65; front and rear A/C, 2.32. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F
Optional BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression142-192 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle90 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in / 0.0039 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.611 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 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 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (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 2001 Toyota Sequoia sits at the start of the model's federal record, with 530 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation, and 164 TSBs. Complaint volume rose in the immediately following years, peaking at 692 in 2002 and 682 in 2003, before following a general downward trend thereafter, while recalls in the early years were higher—7 to 11 annually from 2002 through 2007—suggesting 2001 is a relatively low-recall point in an otherwise high-activity launch phase. The top owner-reported complaint areas for 2001 were Structure (78), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (49), Electronic Stability Control (42), and Traction Control System (25), though the data does not specify root causes. The year also recorded 20 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints. Given that 2001 carries the lowest recall count of the early-generation years and lower complaints than the 2002-2003 peak, it is a comparatively reasonable early-model-year choice, but buyers should still verify whether the single investigation and the three recalls have been addressed on any specific vehicle.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
164
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
530
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 530 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure78
Service Brakes, Hydraulic49
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)42
Traction Control System25
Power Train22
Unknown Or Other17
Service Brakes17
Suspension16

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E049000Exterior LightingReported 24/05/2006

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH… Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

07E023000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 29/03/2007

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT… Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 164 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…
T-SB-0062-23 Rev22024-12-03StructureVehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed…

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 2001 Sequoia take?

6.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 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 12 city / 16 highway / 14 combined mpg.