Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electronic stability control (esc)124
- Structure102
- Vehicle speed control101
- Service brakes, hydraulic81
- Service brakes76
- Traction control system54
- Steering51
- Suspension48
- Power train35
- Electrical system31
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 16 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 34 2001 Sequoia vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 18 people died inside them, and 12 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Toyota Sequoia failed the safety check 2.16% of the time — 8% more often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 189,960 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 17.4 L/100 km (about 14 mpg US), CO₂ 400 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Recalls
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 TIRE AS A TEMPORARY USE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDES 4 LARGER SIZE TIRES WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/STEEL WHEEL IS NOT PART OF THE UPGRADE AND WAS NOT CHANGED.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 2001 Toyota Sequoia: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635879 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE REPAIR SERVICE TIPS. *TT |
| 635867 | INFORMATION ON FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION. *TT |
| 634023 | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE REAR INTERIOR LIGHT (DOME LIGHT) MAY FLICKER OR WILL NOT TURN OFF. *TT |
| 634014 | SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS - THE NEW IMMOBILIZER RESET FEATURE THAT ALLOWS THE REGISTRATION OF A NEW MASTER KEY EVEN IF ALL ORIGINAL MASTER KEYS ARE LOST. *TT |
| 633901 | SUBJECT REGARDING QUARTER TRIM COVER RETENTION. *TT |
| 633898 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE SPRING. *TT |
| 633868 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NO START CONDITION. *TT |
| 631931 | SUBJECT REGARDING JBL AMPLIFIER IMPROVEMENTS. *SLC |
| 631797 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT COVER DAMAGE. *SLC |
| 627473 | INFORMATION IMPROVEMENT TO FUEL DOOR LEVER. *YD |
| 625634 | SUBJECT REGARDING UNINTENDED POWER REAR WINDOW ACTIVATION. *JG |
| 625633 | SUBJECT REGARDING HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *JG |
| 623160 | INFORMATION REGARDING SEQUOIA FOG LAMP MOISTURE. *ET |
| 622728 | INFORMATION REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JB |
| 622683 | INFORMATION ON CUSTOMIZE FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM CARD VERSION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO 2001 HIGHLANDER VEHICLES. *JB |
| 619098 | ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCESS. *TT |
| 618305 | THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLATION OF RECEIVER TOWING HITCH CAP. *JB |
| 618303 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATES INSTALLATION. *JB |
| 618302 | INFORMATION ON INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS. *JB |
| 11007445 | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11007444 | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. |
| 11007443 | Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, |
| 11006151 | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11006150 | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. |
| 11006149 | Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Yaw rate sensor malfunction
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation