This is the Toyota Sequoia hub — a full-size SUV sold in the US since the early 2000s. If you are here because a light came on, the car is making a new noise, or it is behaving differently, start with the symptom in front of you rather than guessing at parts.
Not sure where to start? If a dashboard light is on, read what the check engine light and other warning lights actually mean. If a scanner gave you a trouble code, look it up in the OBD code library. For a noise, smell, or change in how it drives, match it in the symptom guide.
Buying a used one? Work through what to check before buying a used car first. Model-specific common problems and best and worst years for the Toyota Sequoia are still being verified and will appear here as they are confirmed against official sources.
Official evidence for this model
Coverage below spans the explicitly mapped model years. Records do not apply to every model year or configuration.
US safety recalls
30 distinct official identifiers · US
Campaigns matched to recorded model years. Only an official VIN check can confirm whether an individual vehicle is affected.
- 22E002000 — model years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco part number 45D2344, and 45D2345. The ball joint housing may have inadequate hardness, causing premature failure.
- 21E103000 — model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil…
- 21V920000 — model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
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.
Manufacturer communications / TSBs
963 distinct official identifiers · US
Manufacturer service communications are not safety recalls and do not prove that every vehicle has the described condition.
- 11028726 — model years 2020, 2021, 2022
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
- 11028722 — model years 2020, 2021, 2022
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
- 11028712 — model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide…
US defect investigations
8 distinct official identifiers · US
An investigation records a regulator review of a suspected defect. It is not automatically a finding or a recall.
- EA21002 — model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to…
- EA19001 — model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment…
- PE16006 — model years 2001, 2002
On June 14, 2016, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE16-006 to investigate 135 complaints alleging incidents of yaw rate sensor malfunctions resulting in unexpected Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) activations and steering pull while driving in model year (MY) 2001-2002 Toyota Sequoia…
Canadian recalls
28 distinct official identifiers · CA
Canadian-market records remain separate from US campaigns. Confirm applicability with Transport Canada and the manufacturer.
- 2025522 — model years 2023, 2024, 2025
Multiple source assertions are retained for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific details.
- 2024607 — model years 2024
Multiple source assertions are retained for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific details.
- 2024493 — model years 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tow hitch cover on the rear bumper could detach while driving. Safety Risk: A tow hitch cover that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will…
US owner complaint reports
3,062 distinct reports · US
Distinct ODI complaint identifiers, deduplicated across component and product rows. Reports are allegations, not confirmed defects, failure rates or reliability scores.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC): 730 reports
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 516 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES: 383 reports
A report can name several components. Do not add component totals together.
Evidence is served from a locally stored official-source snapshot. No external API is called to render this page. These records do not replace inspection or diagnosis. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.