NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
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 spare tire that can detach from under the vehicle and a transmission issue that can cause unexpected movement when the vehicle is in neutral with the brakes released.
The spare tire concern stems from a chain that secures the tire to the underbody; if the chain breaks, the tire drops onto the road and becomes a hazard for traffic behind. The transmission issue affects Hybrid models specifically: when the vehicle is shifted to neutral without the brakes applied, it can roll or move without warning. These two issues share the highest severity rating among the six recalls.
On the visibility side, a software error can cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, leaving the driver with no camera view of what is behind the vehicle. There is also a physical hazard at the rear of certain Hybrid models equipped with a tow hitch cover: the cover can work loose from the rear bumper while driving and fall into the road, creating a debris hazard for other vehicles. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why it appears as more than one recall filing.
Rounding out the list, certain vehicles distributed through a regional distributor carry an incorrect maximum cargo capacity label, which means an owner following the label could unknowingly overload the vehicle and compromise its handling and braking.
At a glance
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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 →
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
