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2018 Toyota Sequoia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Sequoia.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is an SUV fitted with an Automatic (S6) transmission and an engine requiring 7.9 quarts of 0W-20 oil, carrying EPA ratings of 13/17/15 mpg. Within the model's 2001–2022 complaint history—a span running from 692 complaints in 2002 down to one in 2022—this model year registers just 20 total owner complaints and five recalls, with "Unknown Or Other" identified as the top complaint area. That complaint volume places the 2018 Sequoia near the lower end of the historical range, marking it as one of the more stable years in the model's documented reliability timeline.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueSteel Wheels: 154 ft-lbs; Aluminum Wheels: 97 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 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.

Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/55R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P100
Spark plug9091901191
Front wiper blades852120C030 alt 852220C030
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

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.

6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2018 TRD Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
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, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.9 qt
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts97 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub282.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub251.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub249.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub251.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerTOYOTA
Spark Plug Gap.039
Spark Plug Torque16 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.89-2.03 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.40-6.91 oz

Service checks

Engine Compression145

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 64
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133; Rear: 118
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 9.490

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 5,000 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) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
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 2018 Sequoia sits deep into the second generation, which has run dramatically cleaner than the first: the 2001-2007 model years logged between 136 and 692 complaints apiece, while every second-gen year from 2011 through 2017 stayed at or below 20, with 2015-2017 all in single digits. That context makes the 2018 figure of 20 complaints — nearly triple 2017's 7 and 2019's 7 — a visible spike rather than a baseline, and its 5 recalls are also higher than the 2-3 typical of immediate neighbors (2017 had 3, 2020 had 2). The complaint mix is diffuse and uninformative: 3 fell in an "Unknown or Other" bucket, 2 in Fuel/Propulsion System, 1 in Fuel System/Gasoline, and 1 in Steering, and the data does not specify a root cause — no crash or fire complaints are reported, which is a genuine positive. The arc suggests 2018 is a minor outlier within an otherwise quiet late-cycle model, not a sign of a systemic generation-wide problem, so the elevation looks more like statistical noise than a known defect cluster. Bottom line: a used 2018 Sequoia remains a defensible buy, but it warrants a pre-purchase check of any open recalls and a careful look at fuel and steering behavior, and a 2017 or 2019 model would be a slightly lower-risk alternative if available.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
199
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
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 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Steering1
Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Air Bags,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 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 199 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-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
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…

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 2018 Sequoia take?

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

Does the 2018 Sequoia have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 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.