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2020 Toyota Sequoia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Sequoia.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2020 Toyota Sequoia utilizes an Automatic (S6) transmission paired with an engine requiring 8.5 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity oil, returning EPA fuel economy figures of 13 mpg city, 17 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. Within the model’s 2001–2022 complaint history, this model year registers just 4 total owner complaints and 2 recalls, placing it well below the line’s high-water mark of 692 complaints recorded for the 2002 model year and nearer to the series low of 1 complaint documented for 2022. Despite this relative stability in the longevity of the nameplate, Power Train issues constitute the dominant category of concern for this specific model year.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque97.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/17/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/55R20 111HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P100
Spark plug9091901191
Front wiper blades852120C031 alt 852220C031
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length205.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase122 in
Curb weight5968 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 69.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 17 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sequoia of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2020 TRD Pro
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020TRD Pro 5.7L V87.00 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4
2018TRD Sport 5.7L V86.80 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2017Platinum 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2016Platinum 5.7L V86.70 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4
2008Limited 5.7L V86.20 sec14.70 sec381 hp4x4
2008SR5 5.7L 5.7L V86.50 sec15.00 sec381 hp4x4
2008Platinum 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantTOYOTA SLLC
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity26.4 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsShort Bolts: 12 ft-lbs Long Bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)74.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 59.0; Rear: 52.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts97.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts51.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub249.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeSK20HR11
Spark Plug Gap0.0394 to 0.0433 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.81-1.94 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity6.40-6.91 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum281
Residual Pressure147
Engine Compression1000
Engine Oil Pressure70

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque65.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133.0; Rear: 118
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 118.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: 0.630

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, 12mm bolt heads: 16.027 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step: 90°, Step 4: Bolts 11 & 12: 15.027 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Toyota Sequoia sits near the end of a generation that saw its highest complaint volumes in its earliest years — 530 to 692 complaints annually from 2001 through 2003 — before a steady decline to single-digit territory by 2009 and beyond. In 2020 specifically, federal records show just 4 complaints (down from 7 in 2019 and 20 in 2018), 2 recalls (down from 6 the prior year), and zero investigations, crash complaints, or fire complaints, placing it among the quietest years in the entire record. The modest complaint areas — Power Train (2), Unknown or Other (1), and Suspension (1) — are too sparse to establish a meaningful pattern, and the data does not specify root causes for any of them. The following years (2021 and 2022) show similarly low complaint counts of 4 and 1 respectively, with recalls holding flat at 2, confirming that this late-generation period represents the most stable arc in the vehicle's lifecycle. For a used buyer, the 2020 Sequoia is a strong choice: it benefits from nearly two decades of manufacturing maturity, carries minimal federal red flags, and the data points to a well-sorted, low-risk model year.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
143
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Power Train2
Unknown Or Other1
Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

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… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

21E103000Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist SystemReported 23/12/2021

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 143 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-TT-0780-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Sequoia take?

8.5 qt of 0W-20 ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Sequoia have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sequoia get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 17 highway / 15 combined mpg.