2016 Toyota Sequoia — Known Issues & Recalls

Your brake rotors and pads needed replacement at 15,000 miles and again at almost 30,000 miles due to the rotors overheating. As the rotors warp, you feel significant shaking when braking downhill or at highway speeds, which feels unsafe. The dealership said this will keep happening but offered no permanent solution. Fixing this likely involves replacing the brake rotors and pads, and the dealership may need to investigate why the braking system is overheating prematurely.

Your brake rotors have warped twice — first at 18,000 miles and again at 28,000 miles — causing violent shaking in the steering wheel and throughout the car when you brake. Toyota replaced them once under warranty, but the dealership has now refused further repairs and is suggesting you buy larger rotors instead. The issue may require diagnosing why the rotors keep warping and either replacing them with a better solution or investigating the underlying brake system problem.

Your vehicle accelerated unexpectedly on its own when you were trying to stop. This is a serious issue that could affect your ability to control the car safely.

Your tires are wearing out faster than expected—at 40,000 miles, the tread is already down to 2/32 inches (near the legal minimum). Your front brake rotors have also worn significantly, requiring resurfacing at 25,000 miles and complete replacement by 40,000 miles, along with new brake pads. This suggests either aggressive driving conditions, a brake system problem, or both.

Your cruise control failed to slow your car down when driving uphill at 70 mph. Instead of maintaining your set speed, the vehicle kept accelerating up the incline. The dealer was contacted but didn't diagnose or repair the issue. The fix will likely involve inspecting and possibly recalibrating the cruise control system or its related sensors.

Fuel leaks out of your fuel tank every time you refuel your vehicle. This problem started around 40,000 miles and continues to happen repeatedly. The manufacturer told you the vehicle is out of warranty and won't service it. The fuel system likely needs inspection to identify where the leak is occurring and may require replacement of the fuel tank, filler neck, or related seals.

Your Sequoia vibrates excessively in the steering wheel when driving at 55 mph or faster, making it uncomfortable and potentially unsafe. The dealership has told you this is normal, but you find it unacceptable. Additionally, your wipers make very loud noise during use that makes it difficult to concentrate while driving. Both issues may require diagnostic inspection and replacement of worn steering or suspension components and wiper blades or motor.

Your instrument panel becomes too dark to read on sunny days, forcing you to use a flashlight to see the gauges while driving. The dealer says Toyota uses dimmer LED bulbs in the SR5 model compared to the Premier model and cannot fix this issue. This visibility problem while driving is a safety concern.

While driving at 55 mph, you adjusted your driver's seat using the electronic controls, and your vehicle suddenly lurched forward and backward on its own without you pressing the accelerator. The cause of this unintended acceleration isn't clear. Toyota recommended taking your vehicle to a dealer to diagnose what triggered the sudden acceleration when you moved the seat.

When you brake while turning at speeds above 40 mph, your steering wheel shakes. Your dealer found that your brake rotors were warped and had them resurfaced. Additionally, your driver's seat has loose stitching and discoloration; your dealer replaced the seat bottom cushion.