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Toyota · Large SUV

2023 Toyota Sequoia

Hybrid
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
76 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 5
Complaints1 crash · 1 injured reported 39
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 22 mpg
Starting MSRP9 trims · manufacturer $61,275
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The 2023 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 39 complaints, most often about the structure. Manufacturer pricing runs from $61,275 to $81,265 across 9 trims.

Toyota Sequoia — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Toyota Sequoia · Photo: deathpallie325 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
SR5Hybrid4X2$61,275437 hp583 lb-ft22 mpg849 cu-ft18 in
SR5Hybrid4X4$64,275437 hp583 lb-ft20 mpg849 cu-ft18 in
LimitedHybrid4X2$67,675437 hp583 lb-ft22 mpg849 cu-ft20 in
LimitedHybrid4X4$70,675437 hp583 lb-ft20 mpg849 cu-ft20 in
PlatinumHybrid4X2$73,865437 hp583 lb-ft22 mpg849 cu-ft20 in
PlatinumHybrid4X4$76,865437 hp583 lb-ft20 mpg849 cu-ft20 in
TRD ProHybrid4X4$79,110437 hp583 lb-ft20 mpg849 cu-ft18 in
CapstoneHybrid4X2$78,265437 hp583 lb-ft22 mpg849 cu-ft22 in
CapstoneHybrid4X4$81,265437 hp583 lb-ft20 mpg849 cu-ft22 in
Warranty basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi · powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi · roadside 2 yr

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Sequoia 2WDHybridRWD3.4L 6-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH212422$3,050
Sequoia 4WDHybrid4WD (part-time)3.4L 6-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH192220$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45745, 45748.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Sequoia 2WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Sequoia 4WD5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25TB10 / 25TA10
393,838 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Aug 31, 2022 – Jul 29, 2025
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V657000 reported Oct 1, 2025 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Structure

24TB10 / 24TA10
43,395 vehicles 80% reported repaired
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle. Risk A tow hitch cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V640000 reported Aug 26, 2024 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Equipment

24R2
33,848 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. Fix GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V548000 reported Jul 23, 2024 Gulf States Toyota, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

24TA02, 24LA02
280,663 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied. Risk Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V125000 reported Feb 21, 2024 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Tires

23TB06/23TA06
1,398 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded. Risk Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V468000 reported Jul 7, 2023 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Sequoia

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Toyota publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
39complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

20 per 10,000 built · Toyota reported 19,942 Sequoia built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2023: 5 · 2024: 14 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 11

Most-cited components

Structure 7
Power Train 6
Unspecified 6
Electrical System 5
Service Brakes 5
Engine 5

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The car seat platic keeps breaking and ripping. It has sharp edges. Dealer says its a know issue. Already replaced once and broke again
Seats Nov 21, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11700751
Electronic control module failed due to the cup holder failing. It is available for inspection. Safety was put at risk because the vehicle randomly slammed itself on the brakes, when in drive the vehicle was moving backwards then abruptly braking and moving forward. The problem was confirmed by the dealer.
Electrical System Nov 17, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11699849
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that there was a recurring issue with the moonroof leaking. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a faulty seal. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted.
Visibility/Wiper at 2,000 miles Aug 6, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11678839
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that the tow hitch cover had separated from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the part was replaced; however, the failure persisted.
Trailer Hitches at 6,500 miles Feb 25, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11644874
please refer to NHTSA issue 11624149. Toyota has dismissed my complaints about the trailer brake controller and has (twice now) closed the complaint I have filed with them regarding the issue I am having with the trailer brake controller.
Service Brakes Nov 26, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11627591
Upon purchasing my 2023 Toyota Sequoia, I noticed that the rear hitch cover had a tendency to come loose while driving and eventually fall off. I promptly addressed this issue with the dealership, and they replaced it with a new one. However, the problem persisted, and the replacement cover also failed after just a few days.
Structure Jul 30, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11605406

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Toyota itself: 19 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 24 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 95 per 100,000 built. Every Sequoia model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 111
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-08-19
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 107 service bulletins, 2 over-the-air updates, 2 service campaigns

Most often about: Structure, Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes.

  • T-SB-0049-26 Service bulletin
    2026-08-19 · Power Train
  • Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra Hybrid, 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid, 2024 –2025 Land Cruiser and Tacoma Hybrid, and 2025 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the transmission when in Ready ON mode.
  • T-SB-0022-25 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2026-07-01 · Service Brakes
  • Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse
  • 26TC02 Service bulletin
    2026-06-25 · Electrical System
  • TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN 2023 - 2024 SEQUOIA
  • T-SB-0020-25 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2026-03-31 · Structure — Body
  • OBSOLETE NOTICE March 31, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0022-26.
  • T-SB-0022-26 Service bulletin
    2026-03-30 · Structure — Body
  • Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a high pitch whistling noise coming from one or both outer rear-view mirrors while driving 65 – 85 mph (105 – 137 km/h).
  • T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2026-01-07 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interi
  • T-SB-0022-25 Rev1 Service bulletin
    2025-11-19 · Service Brakes
  • Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.
  • T-SB-0083-25 Service bulletin
    2025-11-07 · Electrical System
  • A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Mirai, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia versions earlier than version 2230.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia failed the emissions check on 0.78% of first inspections — lower than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.39% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%).

New York inspections 0.78%

failed emissions

258 initial inspections of 255 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2023 SequoiaEvery 2023 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check0.78%1.6%258
Failed the safety inspection0.39%1.1%258
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0%0.16%258
Miles driven a year11,32210,038odometer at inspection
Average odometer37,16832,673odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2023 vehicle” is every 2023 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Sequoia by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 0 10 22 mpg2025 A 2 11 22 mpg2024 C 5 38 22 mpg2023 this page C 5 39 22 mpg2022 A 1 1 15 mpg2021 A 1 4 15 mpg2020 A 1 4 15 mpg2019 C 5 7 15 mpg2018 C 4 20 15 mpg2017 B 2 7 15 mpg2016 B 2 11 15 mpg

Common questions about the 2023 Sequoia

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $61,275 for the SR5 4X2 to $81,265 for the Capstone 4X4, across 9 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The most serious on file is 24V640000, covering Structure. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it C (76/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?

Across the 2 EPA-rated configurations of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, the best EPA combined figure is 22 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, most often about structure, power train, unspecified. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?

The EPA smog rating for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia is 5 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?

The manufacturer has filed 111 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, most often covering structure, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-08-19. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia failed the emissions check on 0.78% of first inspections — lower than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.39% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2023 Toyota Sequoia trim is the best value?

$19,990 separates the cheapest of the 9 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations2 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates2 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls5NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints39NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins111NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment9 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 Sequoia The Sequoia model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2023 model on file, by price Each 2023 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Toyota recall on file All campaigns filed against Toyota vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Sequoia by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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