2023 Toyota Sequoia

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What changed

New generation, sharing its frame with the Tundra and the global Land Cruiser, with the hybrid twin-turbo V6, a 10-speed automatic and a multi-link rear. The V8 is gone.^1,2

Motors: Motor generator in the bell housing^3,1
Batteries: Hybrid battery under the cargo floor²
Transmissions: 10-speed automatic^3,2
Drivetrains: 2WD^1,4, Part-time 4WD^1,5,4
Trims: SR5^3,6, Limited^3,6, Platinum^3,6, TRD Pro^3,6, Capstone^3,4
Packages: SR5 Premium^3,4, TRD Sport^3,4, TRD Off-Road^3,5,4, Tow Tech Package^3,4, Nightshade⁵

SR5 Premium seats SofTex, SR5 ^3,5,4
1794, with American walnut trim Leather-trimmed, 1794 Edition ⁴
Black and white Perforated semi-aniline leather, Capstone, 2023–2025 ^1,5,4 Rare

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Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

Rare Solar Octane Color
TRD Pro only at launch; for 2024 also on SR5 TRD packages and the Limited Nightshade^3,5
Rare Terra Color
TRD Pro only, new for 2024⁵
Good find Black and white Interior
Capstone only^1,4

Why it is a good find: The Drive's reviewer found the white and black leather nice and up-class, enough to worry about children ruining it.⁸

23V468000 2023
A badly welded spare tire chain can break and drop the spare. The carrier is replaced.⁹
24V125000 2023–2024
The SUV can roll in neutral without the brakes on. The transmission software is updated.^9,10
24V640000 2023–2024
The tow hitch cover on the rear bumper can loosen and fall off. The cover is replaced and the bumper modified.^9,10
25V657000 2023–2025
A software fault can stop the rearview image showing in reverse. The software is updated.^9,10,11

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Sought after: The 3rd gen as a whole All years One source so far

Autotrader calls it a strong choice for the hybrid's power, its towing and its comfort, though with less room inside than the 2nd gen.¹²

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.