2016 Toyota Sequoia Recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2016 Toyota Sequoia?
The NHTSA has issued 14 recalls affecting the 2016 Toyota Sequoia as listed in public records. Those recalls cover components including wheels/lugnuts (SET Rockstar accessory), electronic stability control (software), air bag ECU software, fuel pump assemblies, fuel tanks, and load-carrying capacity labels. Specific corrective actions vary by recall: dealers will install replacement lugnuts, update vehicle software for stability control and air bag ECUs, and replace fuel pump assemblies or tanks where applicable — all free under the manufacturer recall program. For the Rockstar wheel lugnut recall owners may contact Southeast Toyota Distributors at 1-866-405-4226 (SET recall SET17A); for Toyota manufacturer recalls, contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
How do I check if my 2016 Toyota Sequoia has an open recall?
You can check open recalls by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov or bring your vehicle to Nalley Toyota of Roswell and we will check the VIN for free. Our service advisors will verify NHTSA records and Toyota’s campaign database, then explain required repairs and timing. If you prefer to schedule the check, you can schedule service online and we’ll confirm open recalls before you arrive.
How much does a 2016 Toyota Sequoia recall repair cost?
Recall repairs for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia are performed free of charge by the manufacturer and are not billed to the owner. Nalley Toyota of Roswell performs recall repairs using OEM parts and factory diagnostic tools; if unrelated repairs are requested, we will provide an estimate and available promotions. We also offer service financing options so you can get other needed maintenance now and pay later, and you can check current offers under our service specials.
Can I get my 2016 Toyota Sequoia recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Manufacturer recall repairs must be completed by an authorized franchise dealer to ensure OEM parts and approved procedures are used and to preserve warranty and safety compliance. Independent shops cannot always access Toyota's internal remedy parts or software updates; for safety and legal compliance, Nalley Toyota of Roswell recommends dealership completion of recall work. Scheduling recall repairs with our factory-trained technicians ensures your vehicle is returned to the manufacturer’s safety standard at no cost.
How long does a 2016 Toyota Sequoia recall repair take?
Repair time varies by recall: software updates often take under an hour, while parts replacements such as a fuel pump or lugnuts can take one to several hours depending on parts availability. Nalley Toyota of Roswell will give an estimated turnaround when you schedule service and will contact you if the remedy requires additional time or parts lead time. If an interim notice is issued (as with some fuel pump campaigns), we will notify owners when the permanent remedy becomes available and schedule the replacement promptly.
Does an open recall affect my 2016 Toyota Sequoia's trade-in or resale value?
Yes — unresolved recalls can reduce trade-in offers and buyer confidence because dealers and private buyers often check NHTSA records before purchase. Completing recalls at Nalley Toyota of Roswell protects resale value and documents that safety campaigns were addressed by a certified Toyota dealer. For trade-in estimates or to get your vehicle ready for sale, visit our trade-in page to start the appraisal at sell your car online.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2016 Toyota Sequoia recall?
An unresolved safety recall can lead to inspection or registration issues in some states if the defect affects emissions, safety equipment, or proper labeling; check your state rules and get recalls fixed promptly. Addressing recalls with Nalley Toyota of Roswell ensures your vehicle meets FMVSS requirements and helps avoid inspection complications. Contact our service department to schedule appointment and we will verify any recall-related inspection risks and complete required repairs free of charge.
2016 Toyota Sequoia Recall Summary
Information above is drawn from NHTSA records and manufacturer campaign notices. To protect safety and preserve vehicle value, contact Nalley Toyota of Roswell to schedule appointment for free recall repairs — our factory-trained technicians will complete all manufacturer-required remedies using OEM parts.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Safety Risks You Can't Ignore

The 2016 Toyota Sequoia has several NHTSA-recorded recalls that pose real safety risks if left unaddressed. Key examples include accessory Rockstar wheel lugnuts that may crack and detach — a condition that can cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and greatly increase the risk of a crash — and fuel pump defects that may allow engine stall while driving. Air bag electronic control unit software issues have been reported that could prevent proper air bag deployment during a collision, increasing injury risk. Electronic stability control software interference reported in some campaigns can disable stability control, heightening crash risk in emergency maneuvers. These are not theoretical problems: they are documented in NHTSA records and manufacturer campaigns, and they directly impact occupant safety and vehicle operability. Nalley Toyota of Roswell treats recall repairs with urgency: our factory-trained technicians prioritize these repairs, use OEM parts, and follow Toyota’s approved repair procedures so the vehicle is restored to the manufacturer’s safety standard. Ignoring recalls can also affect insurance claims and may reduce protection in a loss; scheduling recall repairs at a certified dealer ensures repairs are tracked in the manufacturer and NHTSA systems, protecting you, your passengers, and your vehicle investment. To arrange service, schedule service and ask about current service specials.

Your Certified Recall Experts

Nalley Toyota of Roswell is a factory-authorized Toyota franchise with the training, equipment, and OEM parts required to complete recall repairs properly and at no cost to the customer. Our technicians are Toyota factory-trained and use manufacturer diagnostic tools so software updates such as air bag ECU or electronic stability control fixes are applied precisely and verified against Toyota’s recall campaign requirements. We maintain direct access to Toyota service bulletins and parts distribution, ensuring that remedies — from replacement fuel pump assemblies to corrected load carrying capacity labels — are genuine Toyota parts. Serving Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta and the greater Atlanta area, Nalley Toyota of Roswell understands local inspection and safety expectations and documents all recall work in Toyota’s database. Choosing a certified franchise dealer protects your warranty records and resale value; it also guarantees that the recall repair is tracked with the manufacturer and NHTSA. Our service advisors will walk you through the free recall process, answer questions about specific campaigns noted in NHTSA records, and help you schedule appointment at a convenient time. We also post available offers under service specials and provide service financing when additional maintenance is desired at the same visit.

Check Your VIN Today

The quickest way to confirm whether your 2016 Toyota Sequoia has open recalls is to check the VIN at NHTSA.gov or let Nalley Toyota of Roswell check it for you free of charge. When you bring your vehicle in we will verify NHTSA and Toyota campaign status, explain any required corrective action, and provide an estimated time to complete the remedy. Software updates such as stability control or air bag ECU corrections are typically same-day procedures, while hardware replacements like an improved fuel pump assembly may depend on parts availability; if a remedy is pending (for example, interim notifications on earlier fuel pump campaigns), we will keep you informed and schedule the replacement as soon as parts arrive. Our process is designed for speed and transparency: we document all manufacturer repair orders, use OEM parts, and test systems after repair to confirm the remedy. If you need to plan ahead, you can schedule service online now — we also list ongoing service specials to help with non-recall maintenance, and offer service financing options to manage any additional recommended work.

Protect Your Resale Value

Open recalls can negatively affect the trade-in and resale value of your 2016 Toyota Sequoia because many buyers and dealers review NHTSA records before purchase and may discount or refuse a vehicle with unresolved safety campaigns. Completing recalls at Nalley Toyota of Roswell documents that all manufacturer-required repairs were completed by a certified Toyota dealer using OEM parts, which reassures buyers and helps preserve value. Some recalls — for example, the Rockstar wheel lugnut campaigns and fuel pump replacements — involve visible or mechanical components buyers notice during inspections; having those items professionally corrected removes uncertainty. In addition, unresolved safety recalls can complicate insurance claims and state inspections in certain cases, so addressing campaigns promptly safeguards both value and legal compliance. To streamline the process before selling or trading, start an appraisal and prepare your vehicle by addressing open recalls; you can begin the process at our trade-in page sell your car online and schedule appointment for any recall repairs. Nalley Toyota of Roswell documents every recall repair in Toyota’s system, so buyers see a clear service history and you maximize your vehicle’s marketability.
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Recall Summary

15 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Wheel

FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

Consequence

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

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Wheel3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

Consequence

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

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Electronic Stability Control1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, Electronic Stability Control Systems.

Consequence

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H.

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Air Bag2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, Occupant Crash Pro

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X.

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Fuel Pump4
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota notified owners of the safety risk with an interim notification between February 17, 2020 and May 4, 2020. Toyota will send a second notice to owners to have the fuel pump replaced once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

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Fuel Tank3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning November 23, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

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Load Carrying Capacity Label1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims.

Consequence

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

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Wheel Lugnut1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

Consequence

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

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