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2021 Toyota Sequoia

Identity
Year: 2021
Make: Toyota
Model: Highlander
Generation Name: 2nd Gen (XK60)
Generation Start Year: 2008
Generation End Year: 2022
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Details: Engine: 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 / 4.6L V8. Drive: RWD or 4WD. Trans: 6-Speed Auto.
Rating
Repair & Maintenance:

Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: The XK60 features the legendary 3UR-FE 5.7L V8. Primary vulnerability is the cam tower oil leak. Failure Modes: Systemic Secondary Air Injection Pump failures (pre-2015). Water pump seepage at 80k-100k miles. Starter replacement requires intake manifold removal. Failure Severity: Low-Moderate. Complexity: Moderate. Support: Excellent. Parts: Plentiful.

Recall & Legal:

Recall: Massive Frame Rust litigation (certain regions). NHTSA 20V012000 (Fuel pump). Takata Airbags. Legal: $3.4B settlement regarding frame corrosion durability.

Vehicle Control:

A. Active Driving: TSS-P. Lane Departure Alert with steering sway warning. B. Driver Warning: Forward Collision Warning. Rating: Moderate.

Driver Control:

GPS: Active via DCM. Behavior Tracking: Standard telematics logging. Rating: Poor.

Dealer Capture:

Diagnostics: Techstream required for resets. Subscription: Remote start trial-to-subscription locks. Rating: Poor.

Recommendation:

YES. The 2015-2022 models with the 5.7L V8 are the pinnacle of large SUV reliability. Robust and autonomous.