NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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This page covers 5 recalls, 31 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 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.
For the 2024 Sequoia, structural complaints make up the largest share of owner reports, with issues centered on interior components and the trailer hitch area. Owners frequently describe cracking or failing plastic panels under the driver's seat, with some reporting the problem recurring after dealer repair. Trailer hitch-related complaints are the second most common, suggesting that hardware or mounting in that area generates repeated concerns. On the brake side, a smaller group of owners describe significant loss of braking performance on steep downhill grades, symptoms include violent pedal vibration, reduced stopping power, and the brake pedal traveling nearly to the floor before the vehicle responds. A separate structural note involves the second-row seatbelt buckle wiring: a few owners report the wiring harness being severed where it passes through the seat fold mechanism, disabling the buckle sensor.
31
Total Complaints
By System
The 2024 Toyota Sequoia has 5 recalls, the most serious being a transmission issue where the vehicle can roll unexpectedly when placed in neutral without the brakes applied, and a tire defect where inner sidewall damage on the passenger-side front and rear tires can cause a sudden blowout.
Both of these top-tier concerns can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control. The rollaway risk affects Hybrid models specifically, where the transmission does not hold the vehicle stationary in neutral as expected. The tire sidewall damage is also limited to Hybrid models and may not be visible from the outside, making a blowout possible without prior warning signs.
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 directly behind the vehicle. There is also a physical hazard at the rear of certain vehicles: the tow hitch cover, which attaches to the rear bumper, can work loose and fall off onto the road, becoming a hazard for vehicles following behind.
Rounding out the list, a label recall affects certain vehicles distributed through Gulf States Toyota, where the maximum cargo and passenger weight label inside the vehicle may display an incorrect value. Relying on that figure could lead to overloading the vehicle beyond its true rated capacity.
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What can fail
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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 →
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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The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage that causes sudden tire pressure loss.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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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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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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.