AI DamageToyota Sequoia: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Toyota Sequoia across 8 model years: 54 owner complaints and 270 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 13% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 6 Electronic stability control 7% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 11 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 155.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 complaints (15% of all).
- Service brakes: 7 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Vehicle speed control: 7 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Steering: 4 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2010–2012
- 4.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2001–2009
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2008–2022
- 3.4 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2023–2026
- automatic, 4-speed 2001–2004
- automatic, 5-speed 2005–2009
- automatic, 6-speed 2008–2022
- automatic, 10-speed 2023–2026
Drive: RWD, 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 54 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 | 155 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 | 30 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 250 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 46 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact dove into the driver's seat and attempted to move the gear shift but it was already in park (P). The contact was not sure if the brake was depressed at that time. The vehicle continued to reverse and collided with a creek bed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Sequoia. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 158,343, and at the time of vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 258,000.
Third row seatbelts broke. They came undone from where they are bolted to the bottom of the car. My children were in their car seats anchored by the seatbelts when these broke when the vehicle was moving and they flew sideways.
I own a 2018 Toyota Sequoia experiencing fuel pump failure symptoms including extended crank and loss of power. This issue matches NHTSA Recall 20V012000, which affects similar vehicles with the same fuel pump defect. However, my VIN is not included in the recall despite identical symptoms and safety risk.
The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove abnormally rough. No warning lights were illuminated.
Parking brake requires continual adjustment. Brake becomes non functional when brakes are hot and then park on a hill. Examples would include pulling our boat and going to the boat ramp off the highway. Parking brakes loses any ability to hold the vehicle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
- Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix…
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used…
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.