This page covers 6 recalls, 32 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia.
20 mpg combined
11.8 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 filed on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia spread across a handful of systems, with structural issues drawing the most reports. Owners most often describe loose or lifting factory roof rails that no longer sit flush against the roof during normal driving. Sunroof glass spontaneously shattering while the vehicle is in motion is a separate but recurring structural concern. On the brake side, owners report persistent squealing that appears early in ownership and proves difficult to get resolved through service. A smaller cluster of powertrain complaints rounds out the picture. Backup camera and proximity detection failures in reverse, particularly in wet or inclement conditions where the reverse display goes dark, show up across a few reports as well.
32
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia has 6 recalls, the most serious being a transmission issue where the vehicle can roll unexpectedly when left in neutral without the brakes applied, and a spare tire that can drop from underneath the vehicle if its retaining chain breaks.
The tow hitch cover on the rear bumper can detach while driving and become a road hazard for other drivers. A software error can also prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, reducing visibility directly behind the vehicle. There is also a label recall affecting certain vehicles sold through Gulf States Toyota where an incorrect maximum cargo capacity value on the label can lead to the vehicle being overloaded.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error prevents the rearview camera image from displaying when you shift into reverse, eliminating your rear visibility on the multimedia screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the multimedia display software at no cost to restore rearview camera functionality.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
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 tow hitch cover on the rear bumper may detach and separate from the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
A dealership will modify your rear bumper and install a new tow hitch cover.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label on certain Toyota vehicles with GST accessories shows incorrect added weight values, which doesn't meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail corrected labels to owners at no cost. Contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074 for assistance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control software can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly when in neutral and brakes are not applied.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steel chain securing the spare tire underneath the vehicle may not be properly welded, risking the spare tire detaching.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
