This page covers 4 recalls, 20 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia.
14 mpg combined
16.8 L/100km
Standard 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.
Complaints about the 2018 Sequoia are spread across several systems with no single dominant pattern, given the relatively small complaint pool. Electrical system issues and electronic stability control are the most frequently named categories, with owners describing warning lights activating unexpectedly, erratic system behavior, and driver assistance features, particularly automatic emergency braking, triggering without an apparent obstruction ahead. A handful of owners also report concerns with vehicle speed control. Outside those leading categories, individual reports mention starting difficulties with rough running after eventual startup, a rack-and-pinion seal leak discovered during routine service, and an isolated account of a sunroof shattering at highway speed. With only 20 total complaints across the model year, most of these themes are backed by just a few reports each, so the picture here is limited rather than strongly patterned.
20
Total Complaints
By System
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel pump that can fail without warning, stalling the engine while the vehicle is moving and raising the risk of a crash.
Three additional recalls cover a range of safety systems. The electronic stability control system can be switched off by electrical interference in its power supply circuit, meaning the vehicle loses the electronic assist that helps maintain control during hard cornering or slippery conditions. On the airbag side, the airbag control unit can incorrectly detect a fault during the startup self-check and then fail to deploy the airbags in a crash, leaving occupants without that protection at the moment they need it most. The power steering gear can develop an oil leak that causes a sudden loss of power steering assist, making the wheel noticeably heavier and harder to turn, particularly at lower speeds or when maneuvering.
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 low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The airbag control unit may incorrectly detect a fault during startup and fail to deploy airbags in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the airbag control unit software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Electrical interference in the power supply circuit may disable the electronic stability control system, which helps prevent loss of vehicle control during emergency maneuvers.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a software update to restore proper operation of the electronic stability control system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
