Toyota Sequoia recalls and problems
26 recalls and 3,065 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
26
Complaints
3,065
Crashes reported
103
Fires reported
7
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Toyota Sequoia by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sequoia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Sequoia | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Sequoia | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Sequoia | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Sequoia | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Sequoia | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Sequoia | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 9 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 8 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 7 | 136 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 8 | 202 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 9 | 352 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 6 | 380 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 6 | 565 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 6 | 666 | 22 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 1 | 531 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
Most reported Toyota Sequoia problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 728 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 528 | |
| Structure | 515 | |
| Service Brakes | 382 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 357 | |
| Electrical System | 272 | |
| Suspension | 257 | |
| Traction Control System | 241 | |
| Air Bags | 228 | |
| Unknown or Other | 199 |
All Toyota Sequoia recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-920 | Nov 23, 2021 | 2008–2019, 2021–2022 | Steering | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. |
| 20V-682 | Nov 4, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 20V-012 | Jan 13, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500… |
| 19V-741 | Oct 17, 2019 | 2002–2007 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… |
| 19V-244 | Mar 27, 2019 | 2019 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. |
| 18V-883 | Dec 12, 2018 | 2002–2005 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. |
| 18V-685 | Oct 4, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Electrical System, Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. |
| 18V-122 | Feb 20, 2018 | 2018 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. |
| 17V-311 | May 11, 2017 | 2013–2017 | Wheels | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or… |
| 16V-396 | Jun 2, 2016 | 2005–2011 | Seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and… |
| 16V-065 | Feb 5, 2016 | 2005–2006 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles… |
| 15V-689 | Oct 22, 2015 | 2009–2011 | Visibility | Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry… |
| 15V-285 | May 13, 2015 | 2002–2007 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004… |
| 15V-286 | May 13, 2015 | 2002–2007 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra… |
| 14V-743 | Nov 19, 2014 | 2005–2011 | Seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4… |
| 13V-123 | Apr 9, 2013 | 2012 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and… |
| 13V-014 | Jan 16, 2013 | 2010–2012 | Seats, Air Bags | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year… |
| 12V-491 | Oct 10, 2012 | 2008–2009 | Visibility | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. |
| 11V-148 | Mar 4, 2011 | 2008–2011 | Tires | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, land cruiser, tacoma, sequoia and tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 10V-176 | Apr 30, 2010 | 2003 | Traction Control System, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003 sequoia passenger vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2002 through april 17, 2003. |
| 10V-035 | Feb 3, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Equipment | Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 10V-036 | Feb 3, 2010 | 2005–2008, 2010 | Equipment | Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 10V-017 | Jan 21, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010… |
| 07V-013 | Jan 19, 2007 | 2004–2007 | Suspension | On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. |
| 05V-225 | May 17, 2005 | 2002–2004 | Suspension | On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. |
| 02V-129 | May 1, 2002 | 2001–2002 | Wheels | On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (Options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Toyota Sequoia?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Toyota Sequoia has the most reports (666). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Toyota Sequoia have?
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Toyota Sequoia model years 2001–2022.
What are the most common Toyota Sequoia problems?
Owners report electronic stability control (esc), vehicle speed control, structure problems most often.