Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2001. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sequoia | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Sequoia | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 Sequoia | 20 | 4 |
| 2017 Sequoia | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 11 | 2 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 17 | 2 |
| 2013 Sequoia | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 20 | 3 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 17 | 6 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 31 | 9 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 SequoiaMost complaints | 67 | 8 |
| 2007 SequoiaMost complaints | 136 | 7 |
| 2006 SequoiaMost complaints | 202 | 8 |
| 2005 SequoiaMost complaints | 352 | 9 |
| 2004 SequoiaMost complaints | 380 | 6 |
| 2003 SequoiaMost complaints | 565 | 6 |
| 2002 SequoiaMost complaints | 666 | 6 |
| 2001 SequoiaMost complaints | 531 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electronic stability control (esc)730
- Vehicle speed control527
- Structure501
- Service brakes383
- Service brakes, hydraulic330
- Electrical system269
- Suspension251
- Traction control system246
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 272 Sequoia vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 136 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 |
| 2007 | 18 | 8 |
| 2006 | 13 | 6 |
| 2005 | 17 | 7 |
| 2004 | 49 | 32 |
| 2003 | 44 | 31 |
| 2002 | 38 | 22 |
| 2001 | 34 | 18 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | — | 18.5 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia SUV AWD | — | 18.5 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 26 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.7–17.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| 2025 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| 2024 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| 2023 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| 2022 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.5 | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| 2021 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.5 | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| 2020 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.5 | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| 2019 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.4 | 13.8 | 16.4 |
| 2018 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.4 | 13.8 | 16.4 |
| 2017 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.7 | 13.8 | 16.5 |
| 2016 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.8 | 14.0 | 16.6 |
| 2015 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.8 | 14.0 | 16.6 |
| 2014 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 19.0 | 13.9 | 16.7 |
| 2013 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 19.0 | 13.9 | 16.7 |
| 2012 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.3 | 12.7 | 15.2 |
| 2011 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.3 | 12.7 | 15.2 |
| 2010 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.8 | 13.0 | 15.6 |
| 2009 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.2 | 13.3 | 16.0 |
| 2008 | Sequoia 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.1 | 13.1 | 15.9 |
| 2007 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.4 | 14.2 | 16.0 |
| 2006 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.8 | 14.5 | 16.3 |
| 2005 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.7 | 14.5 | 16.2 |
| 2004 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.7 | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| 2003 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.6 | 14.4 | 16.7 |
| 2002 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.8 | 14.7 | 17.0 |
| 2001 | Sequoia 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.3 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
6 new Toyota Sequoia cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2016, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2016 the largest markets were Germany (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 2 | — |
| 2011 | 2 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
26 campaigns cover the Sequoia; the latest 12 are below.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
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 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
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. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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 a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
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 Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
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 equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
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 Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
NHTSA recalls