2026 Toyota Sequoia: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Toyota Sequoia gets 20 to 22 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline) at 22 mpg.
How the Sequoia ranks in its class
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Sequoia ranks 12th (tied with 4 others) of 23 for combined mileage (22 mpg), 6th (tied with 4 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($2,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 9th of 23 for tailpipe CO2 (395 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 22 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 404 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 148 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Sequoia's best version, 18 other models get the same and 68 get less. The 2026 Sequoia's cheapest version costs $2,850 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 104 cost less, 17 the same and 104 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 12 to 19 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | 2026 Traverse FWD | 22 | $2,850 | 404 |
| 12 | 2026 GMC Acadia | 2026 Acadia FWD | 22 | $2,850 | 404 |
| 12 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 2026 4Runner 2WD #1 | 22 | $2,850 | 399 |
| 12 | 2026 Toyota SequoiaThis car | 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline) | 22 | $2,850 | 395 |
| 17 | 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Aviator RWD | 21 | $2,950 | 423 |
| 18 | 2026 Dodge Durango | 2026 Durango RWD | 20 | $3,100 | 434 |
| 19 | 2026 Ford Expedition | 2026 Expedition 2WD | 19 | $3,300 | 474 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline), 6-cyl 3.4 L: 21 mpg city, 24 highway, 22 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Sequoia version is $2,850 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
- 2026 Buick Enclave
- 2026 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2026 GMC Acadia
The Sequoia against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Sequoia (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Sequoia | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Buick Enclave | 2026 Enclave FWD | 22 mpg | $2,850 | same figure | same | - |
| 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | 2026 Traverse FWD | 22 mpg | $2,850 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 GMC Acadia | 2026 Acadia FWD | 22 mpg | $2,850 | same figure | same | - |
Every version of the 2026 Toyota Sequoia
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline)Hybrid | 6-cyl 3.4 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 21 | 24 | 22 | $2,850 | 395 | cheapest |
| 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Premium Gasoline)Hybrid | 6-cyl 3.4 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,500 | 395 | +$650 |
| 2026 Sequoia 4WD (Regular Gasoline)Hybrid | 6-cyl 3.4 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,100 | 439 | +$250 |
| 2026 Sequoia 4WD (Premium Gasoline)Hybrid | 6-cyl 3.4 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,850 | 439 | +$1,000 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Sequoia; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline) puts out 395 grams per mile; across the 4 tested versions the figure runs from 395 to 439.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline): fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Sequoia gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 mpg | none | 3 | 7 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 15 mpg | none | 3 | 7 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 15 mpg | none | 3 | 7 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 15 mpg | none | 2 | 7 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 15 mpg | none | 2 | 7 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 15 mpg | none | 2 | 7 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 15 mpg | none | 2 | 7 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2023 | none | 22 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | none | 22 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | none | 22 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | none | 22 mpg | 4 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 4 now; the best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline), 6-cyl 3.4 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Premium Gasoline), 6-cyl 3.4 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Sequoia 4WD (Regular Gasoline), 6-cyl 3.4 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Sequoia 4WD (Premium Gasoline), 6-cyl 3.4 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Toyota Sequoia (as SEQUOIA HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Toyota Sequoia (as SEQUOIA HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Toyota Sequoia (as SEQUOIA HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Sequoia itself is at 22 mpg.
Other Toyota models of 2026
More Toyota models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Toyota Sequoia gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline) with 22 mpg combined (21 city, 24 highway).
How much does a 2026 Toyota Sequoia cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Toyota Sequoia costs between $2,850 and $3,850 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline) at $2,850; the dearest is the 2026 Sequoia 4WD (Premium Gasoline) at $3,850. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Sequoia get?
2026 Sequoia 4WD (Regular Gasoline): 20 mpg combined (19 city, 22 highway); 2026 Sequoia 4WD (Premium Gasoline): 20 mpg combined (19 city, 22 highway).
How does the 2026 Toyota Sequoia rank among 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?
The 2026 Toyota Sequoia is 12th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 22 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner at 22 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Lincoln Aviator at 21 mpg.
Did the Sequoia change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 4. The best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Toyota Sequoia do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Toyota Sequoia?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Toyota Sequoia have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Toyota Sequoia: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Toyota Sequoia: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.