Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Toyota Sequoia Hybrid model year from 2023–2026 using 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 7 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Sequoia Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2025.

4model years
97complaints
7recalls
—worst years
2025best years

Complaints by model year

202320242025202639371110
Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026102.0×—SteeringAverage
202511−58%2BodyGood
202437—5BodyLimited data
202339—5BodyLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Sequoia Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems

  • Body & structureworst: 2024
    2627%
  • Other / not specified
    1819%
  • Brakesworst: 2023
    1212%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2023
    1010%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2023
    99%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2023
    99%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2023
    88%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2024
    77%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2023
    66%
  • Steeringworst: 2026
    66%
  • Seatsworst: 2023
    66%
  • Air bagsworst: 2026
    44%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2024
    44%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2024
    33%
  • Suspensionworst: 2024
    33%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2023
    11%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2024
    11%
  • Lightsworst: 2024
    11%

Latest Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-179 · Mar 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-657 · Oct 1, 2025 · 393,838 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Tires › Sidewall

NHTSA recall 24V-767 · Oct 15, 2024 · 11,890 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA recall 24V-640 · Aug 26, 2024 · 43,395 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 24V-548 · Jul 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra…

Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

All 7 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?

2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other Sequoia Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (26), brakes (12) and transmission & drivetrain (10). Body complaints peak in the 2024 model year.

How many recalls has the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid had?

7 recalls across 2023–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.