This page covers 4 recalls, 30 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia cluster most heavily around the engine and structure. On the engine side, owners report check engine lights tied to moisture intrusion in the air injection system, and a smaller number describe unintended acceleration events where the vehicle continued speeding up even with the brake pedal depressed. Structure complaints center on severe frame and subframe rust, with owners finding rear suspension components corroded to the point of the wheels visibly cambering outward, a condition typically caught during inspection rather than flagged by any warning light. The electrical system draws a handful of complaints as well, though in lower volume. One isolated report involves an odometer discrepancy discovered at registration, well outside the mechanical patterns here. The rust-related structural deterioration is the most consistent theme owners describe across multiple reports.
30
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Toyota Sequoia has 4 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a power window switch that can overheat and melt if moisture or debris causes a short circuit, and an aftermarket seat heater whose copper heating element can short and ignite.
On the steering side, the hydraulic power steering gear assembly can develop an oil leak that causes sudden loss of power assist, leaving the driver with significantly heavier steering effort and raising the risk of a crash. There is also a compliance recall covering the airbag warning labels on the sun visors, which are printed in English only rather than in both required languages.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering gear assembly may have been made incorrectly, causing oil to leak from it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering gear assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window master switch may have inconsistent grease lubrication on its sliding electrical contacts, potentially causing the switch to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if needed, or replace the circuit board if abnormalities are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Sun visor airbag warning labels are in English only and don't meet safety labeling requirements that call for bilingual text.
What the fix does
Dealers will check sun visor labels and install new sun visors with bilingual warning labels if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
