Toyota Sequoia 2001–2026
Summary
- 26 model years in 3 generations, 3,271 owner complaints in total.
- No model year stands out as the most complained-about of its generation.
- These are complaint counts, not failure rates: they are not divided by how many cars were sold, because no public source reports U.S. sales by model year.
- Half of the complaints that give a mileage were filed by 98,000 miles (2,418 of them give one).
- Owners reported 107 crashes, 8 fires, 134 injuries and 4 deaths across these model years.
- 37 recalls and 8 federal investigations cover these model years; 2 investigations are still open.
Why there is no page per model year
A model year earns its own page when four sources cover it, it holds at least 50 complaints, and it can either be compared with the other years of its generation or shows one system in 40% or more of the complaints that name a component. No Sequoia year clears that bar: the highest count is 672 complaints, in 2003. Rather than publish a thin page for each year, everything known about this model is on this page.
2001–2007
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2001 | 531 | 36 | Brakes | not compared |
| 2002 | 666 | 57 | Stability & Traction Control | |
| 2003 | 672 | 51 | Stability & Traction Control | |
| 2004 | 380 | 26 | Stability & Traction Control | not compared |
| 2005 | 352 | 36 | Stability & Traction Control | not compared |
| 2006 | 202 | 15 | Airbags | not compared |
| 2007 | 136 | 10 | Airbags | not compared |
2008–2022
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2008 | 67 | 18 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | Electrical System | not compared |
| 2010 | 31 | 11 | Engine | not compared |
| 2011 | 17 | 5 | Engine | not compared |
| 2012 | 20 | 9 | Brakes | not compared |
| 2013 | 12 | 2 | Engine | not compared |
| 2014 | 17 | 5 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | not compared |
| 2016 | 11 | 8 | Brakes | not compared |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | Fuel & Propulsion | not compared |
| 2018 | 20 | 14 | Electrical System | not compared |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | Fuel & Propulsion | not compared |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | Suspension | not compared |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Steering | not compared |
2023–2026
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 28 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2024 | 39 | 39 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | Steering | not compared |
Every model year
A model year gets its own page when four sources cover it, it holds at least 50 complaints, and it either compares with the other years of its generation or shows one system in 40% or more of the complaints that name a component. The rest are listed here with their figures.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins | Combined MPG | Page |
|---|
| 2001 | 531 | 3 | 1 | 164 | 14 | listed here |
| 2002 | 666 | 8 | 4 | 161 | 14 | listed here |
| 2003 | 672 | 7 | 5 | 171 | 14 | listed here |
| 2004 | 380 | 9 | 4 | 167 | 14 | listed here |
| 2005 | 352 | 11 | 4 | 222 | 15 | listed here |
| 2006 | 202 | 10 | 2 | 218 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2007 | 136 | 9 | 2 | 212 | 15 | listed here |
| 2008 | 67 | 9 | 0 | 241 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2009 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 197 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2010 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 250 | 14–16 | listed here |
| 2011 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 257 | 14–16 | listed here |
| 2012 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 322 | 14–16 | listed here |
| 2013 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 363 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2014 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 342 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 265 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2016 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 216 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 178 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2018 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 199 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2019 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 127 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 143 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 114 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 14–15 | listed here |
| 2023 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 111 | 20–22 | listed here |
| 2024 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 170 | 20–22 | listed here |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 20–22 | listed here |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 20–22 | listed here |
What owners report across all years
| System | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|
| Stability & Traction Control | 983 | 31% | 101,200 mi |
| Brakes | 813 | 26% | 95,000 mi |
| Accelerator & Cruise Control | 556 | 18% | 102,000 mi |
| Body & Structure | 536 | 17% | 125,000 mi |
| Electrical System | 287 | 9% | 72,000 mi |
Shares are over complaints that name a component; a complaint naming several systems is counted under each.
Stability & Traction Control
Owner report The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the check brakes and a traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had be…
Owner report The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the traction control system would independently activate, causing the vehicle to suddenly stop upon acceleration. The contact stated that the traction control light would intermittently illuminate during the failure. The dea…
Brakes
Owner report I am experiencing severe/violent front brake vibration during prolonged steep downhill descents. The vibration occurs while braking on the descent and returns to normal once I reach the bottom. It lead so severe it shook the entire vehicle.
Owner report At every touch of the brakes, light or hard the breaks are extremely squeaky and ear piercingly loud. Toyota has told us a shim kit is available, however, they have been told they are not allowed to install any kits at this time even though they are available to purchase.
Accelerator & Cruise Control
Owner report While accelerating to pass a vehicle that was signaling and operating well below the speed limit, my vehicle experienced sudden and continued unintended acceleration. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop while fighting against the engine within an intersection but the engine continued building revs, bouncing off t…
Owner report Front end in rolled shacking. Tires wearing extremely fast and uneven image. Unable to drive
Largest recalls
| Campaign | Component | Filed | Vehicles |
|---|
| 12V491000 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2012-10-10 | 2,519,424 |
| 10V017000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2010-01-21 | 2,230,661 |
| 15V285000 | AIR BAGS | 2015-05-13 | 1,973,468 |
| 20V012000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2020-01-13 | 1,830,752 |
| 15V689000 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2015-10-22 | 1,814,284 |
Whether a recall has been done on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Open investigations
| Action | Component | Opened | Subject |
|---|
| EA21002 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2021-09-17 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture |
| EA15001 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2015-02-24 | Air Bag Inflator Rupture |
Service bulletins
Toyota issued 4,966 service bulletins covering these model years, most often about equipment.
A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so a bulletin listed here may not be specific to one year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.
| Date | Component | Summary |
|---|
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 2026-06-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN 2023 - 2024 SEQUOIA |
| 2026-06-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-D… |
| 2026-06-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can … |
| 2026-03-31 | STRUCTURE:BODY | OBSOLETE NOTICE March 31, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0022-26. |
| 2026-03-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After calibrating a trailer and using the Trailer Backup Guide feature, subsequent use of this feature may result in a “Trailer not detected” message or a blank multimedia display that prevents the display of features such as the backup cam… |
| 2026-03-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN 2023 - 2024 SEQUOIA |
| 2026-03-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 Certain 2023-2024 Model Year Sequoia HV Certain 2022 – 2023 Model Year Tundra & Tundra HV Trailer Back Up Guide Feature Inoperative Frequently Asked Questions |
| 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). |
How to read this page
Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more after news coverage or a recall. That is why years are compared only with other years of the same generation, over the same span, and never with other models.
Sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications (data as of 2026-10-28).
- U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov: engines and fuel economy.
This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection.