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TL;DR
- Three Sequoia generations: 2001–2007, 2008–2022 and the current SUV, redesigned for 2023 on the same TNGA-F platform as the Tundra.
- The two recent generations use different 4WD. The 2008–2022 Sequoia has a lockable Torsen center differential and can stay in 4WD on pavement; the 2023-on Sequoia is part-time 4WD only.
- Every 2023-on Sequoia uses the i-FORCE MAX hybrid twin-turbo V6 (437 hp, 583 lb-ft) and a 10-speed automatic; Toyota rates it to tow up to 9,520 lb.
- A factory locking rear differential comes only on the 2023-on TRD Pro and on trucks with the TRD Off-Road package. For 2027, Toyota adds an SR5-based Trailhunter package with a locker and Old Man Emu suspension.
- NHTSA 24V125 is real: 2023–2024 Sequoias can roll in neutral with the brakes released, and the fix is a transmission-ECU software update.
At a Glance
| If your Sequoia is a… | How its 4WD works | Locker |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–2026 SR5 or Limited | Rear-drive, or optional part-time 4WD with low range | Only with the TRD Off-Road package |
| 2023–2026 Platinum, 1794 Edition or Capstone | Part-time 4WD with low range, standard | Not listed |
| 2023–2026 TRD Pro | Part-time 4WD with low range, standard | Rear, standard |
| 2008–2022 4x4 | Torsen center differential you can lock; low range | No; A-TRAC brake-based traction control |
Generations and Model Years
| Generation | Model years | Engines | Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2001–2007 | — | — |
| 2nd | 2008–2022 | 4.7L V8, 276 hp (2008); 5.7L V8, 381 hp and 401 lb-ft | Independent double wishbones front and rear |
| 3rd | 2023–present | i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid, 437 hp and 583 lb-ft | Double-wishbone front; coil multi-link rear axle |
MotorWeek's 2008 road test describes the all-new second generation using the Tundra's 5.7L V8 and six-speed automatic, rated to tow up to 10,000 lb. IIHS records the Sequoia as redesigned for 2023. The third generation is built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas in San Antonio, on the TNGA-F platform shared with the Tundra and Land Cruiser. The 1794 Edition grade was added for 2025. The 2026 grades are SR5, Limited, 1794 Edition, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone.
4WD System by Trim (2023–2026)
Toyota's 2026 specifications list 4WDemand part-time 4WD with an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case (high and low range) and an automatic limited-slip function, selected with a switch on the center console. Part-time means the front and rear driveshafts turn together in 4H and 4L, so use it on dirt, snow, sand and mud, not dry pavement. SR5 and Limited come as rear-drive or 4WD; 4WD is standard on Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone.
- TRD Off-Road package (SR5 and Limited 4x4): electronically locking rear differential, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control and 265/70R18 Michelin LTX Trail all-terrain tires.
- TRD Pro: 4WD only, rear locker, 2.5-inch FOX internal-bypass coil-overs with rear remote-reservoir shocks, a TRD Pro front stabilizer bar and a quarter-inch aluminum front skid plate. The 285/65R18 Falken Wildpeak all-terrain on Toyota's tire list works out to about 32.6 inches tall (18 + 2 × 285 mm × 0.65 ÷ 25.4).
- Limited, Platinum and Capstone: Toyota offers load-leveling rear height-control air suspension with Adaptive Variable Suspension. Lift and leveling kits for these trucks must be designed for the air system.
- 2027 Trailhunter package (SR5-based): 265/70R18 Michelin LTX Trail tires, Old Man Emu suspension, front recovery hooks, added underbody protection, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control and a locking rear differential.
On a 2026 SR5 or Limited, Toyota lists 8.6 inches of minimum ground clearance and 15° approach and 20° departure angles.
4WD on the 2008–2022 Sequoia
Toyota's 2021 materials call the system Multi-Mode 4WD: a lockable Torsen limited-slip center differential splits torque front to rear, and a two-speed transfer case gives low range. A button locks the center differential and a rotary knob selects low range. On 4x4 models, A-TRAC (Active Traction Control) brakes a spinning wheel to send torque to the wheel with grip; Toyota lists no locking axle differential. Because the center differential lets the axles turn at different speeds, this Sequoia can stay in 4WD on dry roads with the center unlocked, a practical difference from the newer part-time truck. The TRD Pro arrived for 2020 with FOX 2.5-inch internal-bypass shocks; Toyota rated the 2021 TRD Pro to tow up to 7,100 lb.
Capacity and Dimensions (2026)
| Spec | SR5 (rear-drive) | Limited (rear-drive) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum towing | 9,500 lb | 9,300 lb |
| Maximum payload | 1,730 lb | 1,565 lb |
| GVWR / GCWR | 7,350 / 15,600 lb | 7,420 or 7,350 / 15,600 lb |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 22.5 gal |
| Wheelbase / length | 122.0 / 208.1 in | 122.0 / 208.1 in |
| Cargo behind 1st / 2nd / 3rd row | 86.9 / 49.0 / 22.3–11.5 cu ft | 86.9 / 49.0 / 22.3–11.5 cu ft |
The third row slides through 6 inches, which is why cargo space behind it is a range. Toyota's headline 9,520-lb towing figure applies to the best-equipped configuration; a heavy trailer plus a full load of passengers can reach the payload limit before the tow rating, so check your own door-jamb placard.
What Fits Across Generations
The 2023 redesign changed the frame, the body and the rear suspension (independent to a coil-sprung multi-link axle), so 2008–2022 suspension kits, bumpers and skid plates don't carry over. The 2023-on Sequoia shares the TNGA-F platform with the 2022-on Tundra, but its body, bumpers and roof are its own, so pickup parts for those areas don't fit. Check a part's listing for your exact model year and, on Limited, Platinum and Capstone trucks, for rear air-suspension compatibility.
Frame Corrosion Settlement (2005–2008)
Toyota's 2017 frame-corrosion class-action settlement included certain 2005–2008 Sequoias, alongside 2005–2010 Tacomas and 2007–2008 Tundras. Frames that met a court-ordered rust-perforation standard were eligible for replacement at no cost. The corrosion-resistant compound campaign (LSC H0F) for trucks registered in 20 cold-climate states and Washington, D.C. expired May 20, 2019. On a used Sequoia from those years, inspect the frame yourself.
Recall History (NHTSA)
As of September 2026, NHTSA's recall data lists 24 campaigns filed by Toyota that include a Sequoia or Sequoia Hybrid; most are shared with the Tundra or other Toyotas. NHTSA files the 2023-on SUV under "Sequoia Hybrid", so search that name when you check a recent model year. The campaigns most relevant to owners:
| NHTSA campaign | Model years | Problem | Units (all models) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V657 | 2023–2025 (with 2022–2025 Tundra) | Software error can blank the rearview camera image | 393,838 |
| 24V125 | 2023–2024 (with Tundra and Lexus LX) | Vehicle can move unexpectedly in neutral with the brakes released; dealers update the transmission control ECU software | 280,663 |
| 24V640 | 2023–2024 | Tow-hitch cover can come loose from the rear bumper; dealers replace it and modify the bumper | 43,395 |
| 24V767 | 2024 (with Tundra) | Passenger-side tires may have inner sidewall damage | 11,890 |
| 23V468 | 2023 (with Tundra) | Under-body spare-tire chain may be poorly welded and let the spare drop | 1,398 |
| 21V920 | 2008–2022 (with 2007–2021 Tundra) | Power-steering gear can leak and lose assist | 22,462 |
| 18V122 | 2018 (with Tundra) | Electrical interference can switch off stability control; superseded by 18V685 | 64,901 |
| 07V013 | 2004–2007 (with Tundra) | Front lower ball joints can wear, loosen and separate | 533,124 |
For 24V125, a completed repair shows in the vehicle's dealer service history even if the owner letter is gone. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm.
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Sources
- Toyota — 2026 Sequoia full specifications (toyota.com) — 4WDemand part-time 4WD and Auto LSD, 3,445 cc i-FORCE MAX outputs, TRD Pro suspension, tire sizes, ground clearance and angles, towing, payload, GVWR/GCWR, fuel tank, wheelbase, length and cargo volumes for SR5 and Limited.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2026 Sequoia Elevates the Driving Experience — 2026 grades, part-time 4WD by grade, locker on TRD Pro and TRD Off-Road package, 9,520-lb maximum towing, 437 hp and 583 lb-ft.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2025 Sequoia Adds 1794 Grade and More — 1794 grade added for 2025; part-time 4WD standard on 1794, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone.
- Toyota Newsroom — Live Legendary with the All-New 2023 Sequoia — Third generation on TNGA-F shared with Tundra and Land Cruiser, San Antonio assembly, i-FORCE MAX on every grade, TRD Off-Road package on SR5 and Limited 4x4, 6-in sliding third row, multi-link coil rear, air suspension and AVS on Limited, Platinum and Capstone.
- Toyota Newsroom — Standing Tall: All-New 2023 Sequoia — TRD Pro 4WD only, standard locking rear differential, FOX internal bypass shocks, 1/4-inch aluminum front skid plate; console-selected part-time transfer case.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2027 Sequoia with newly available Trailhunter package — SR5-based Trailhunter package contents: Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18, Old Man Emu suspension, recovery hooks, underbody protection, MTS, Crawl Control and locking rear differential.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2021 Toyota Sequoia Nightshade Edition — 2021 5.7L V8 output, 6-speed automatic, Multi-Mode 4WD with lockable Torsen center differential and two-speed transfer case, A-TRAC, TRD Pro FOX shocks, four-wheel independent suspension, 7,100-lb TRD Pro towing.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2020 Sequoia TRD Pro — TRD Pro introduced on the Sequoia for 2020.
- MotorWeek — 2008 Toyota Sequoia road test — All-new second generation for 2008; 4.7L 276-hp and 5.7L 381-hp V8s; Tundra's 6-speed automatic; double-wishbone independent suspension front and rear; 2-speed transfer case with lockable Torsen differential; 10,000-lb towing.
- IIHS — 2023 Toyota Sequoia ratings — Sequoia redesigned for the 2023 model year.
- Toyota — Limited Service Campaign H0F: frame corrosion-resistant compound (2005–2010 Tacoma, 2007–2008 Tundra, 2005–2008 Sequoia), via NHTSA — Vehicles included in the 2017 frame-corrosion settlement, the 20 cold-climate states plus D.C., and the May 20, 2019 expiry of the CRC campaign.
- NHTSA — Recall 24V125 — 2022–2024 Tundra and 2023–2024 Sequoia Hybrid unexpected movement in neutral with brakes released; transmission control ECU software update; 280,663 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 25V657 — 2023–2025 Sequoia Hybrid and 2022–2025 Tundra rearview camera software, 393,838 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 24V640 — 2023–2024 Sequoia Hybrid tow-hitch cover detachment, 43,395 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 24V767 — 2024 Sequoia Hybrid and Tundra passenger-side tire sidewall damage, 11,890 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 23V468 — 2023 Sequoia Hybrid and Tundra spare-tire chain welds, 1,398 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 21V920 — 2008–2022 Sequoia and 2007–2021 Tundra power-steering gear leak, 22,462 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 18V122 — 2018 Sequoia and Tundra stability-control deactivation, 64,901 units; superseded by 18V685.
- NHTSA — Recall 07V013 — 2004–2007 Sequoia and 2004–2006 Tundra front lower ball joints, 533,124 units.
- NHTSA — Recalls API (recallsByVehicle and campaignNumber) — Campaign count for Sequoia and Sequoia Hybrid, the 2023-on SUV filed as 'Sequoia Hybrid', and unit counts (pulled September 28, 2026).
- NHTSA — Recalls lookup by VIN — Where to check a specific vehicle's open recall campaigns.