Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Sequoia owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
As in NHTSA complaint id # 11316132, my 2007 Toyota Sequoia began making a loud vacuum noise upon cold start for approx 1 min in mid to late February 2020. Within about 1 week, the noise continued and my check engine light as well as vsc and vsc trac lights came on. Upon taking my vehicle to local Toyota dealership, they informed me that my secondary air injection pump needed to be replaced as a result of codes p1445 and TSB 0230 12. The issue is now affecting my acceleration. I'm no longer able to accelerate when quick speed is necessary for freeway entry. I'm also unable to go above 65mph. My car must be fixed in order to pass smog, however vehicle will not pass smog in ca with a check engine light. Upon research, I found that Toyota was reimbursing customers for the exact same problem for models between 2008 and 2010, but not for 2007. …
The secondary injection system has failed. Toyota is aware of this defect and has extended the warranty for this issue on 2008-2010 Sequoia. The 2007 has the same engine and same defective parts but Toyota will not cover the replacement. Hey should cover all vehicles with the same engine types because they are all going to have the same issue! This repair can cost the consumer up to $3600. The vehicle makes a loud sound upon starting and the trac and ABS light and check engine light appears. My vehicle is at the dealer but in my opinion Toyota should repair these vehicle free of charge especially if this is a known issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle to the side of the road as the steering also failed to operate due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective spring valve. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
The secondary air injection pump has gone out. This particular component has a know defect issue with Toyota. Toyota extended the warranty on 2008-2010 sequoias with the exact same engine as my 2007 but they will not cover my vehicle. If they know there is an issue and they are will to extend the warranty of some vehicles, they should cover all vehicles with the same engine types because they are all going to have the same issue! This repair can cost the consumer up to $3600. This is a scam in my opinion.
Vsc, traction control and check engine lights randomly come on and vehicle suddenly loses acceleration and runs rough. I tried putting on new gas cap to no avail. I was almost rear ended going up a hill when the lights suddenly came on and I lost power. It has happened at highway speeds as well leaving me unable to safely accelerate . Mechanic reports this is an ongoing problem with toyotas and costly to fix. Stated that Toyota fixed the problem in 2008 models but not in 2007.
Check engine light on, vsc and trac lights on - truck enters limp mode due to faulty secondary air intake system for emissions system. This is a known issue for sequoias and tundras, however not yet covered for the 2007 model year! Dealer part costs $1,700. Unless Toyota recieves enough case problems for 2007 year, they will not extend warranty for parts, which they have done for all other affected years.
The secondary injection system has failed at 125K miles. Toyota is a aware of this defect and has extended the warranty for this issue on 2008-2010 Sequoia. The 2007 has the same engine and same defective parts but Toyota will not cover the replacement. This can cost the customer upwards of 3K to fix. Customer satisfaction? Not so much. Guess I'll put the money into another vehicle but not a Toyota.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. While driving various speeds, the check engine, trac off, and vsc trac warning indicators illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the secondary air intake pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Vsc, traction control and check engine lights came on. Vehicle running rough and steering tight while driving on street. Was able to get vehicle back to residence. Feels unsafe to drive. Will be contacting Toyota dealer for repair.
Secondary air injection pump makes a loud vacuum noise on startup as in NHTSA id# 11064285. Four related codes generated on my vehicle and, now, as a result engine light is on. Also impacts acceleration on freeway when quick speed is necessary on entry. Car struggles to get power to accelerate and will not go over 65 MPH for passing. Car must be fixed to pass a ca smog check and will not pass with an engine light. Toyota is reimbursing some, but not all models impacted by this known issue. Repairing this issue with the air induction pump costs over $2000. Toyota has a program for 2008-2010 Sequoia models, but not for 2007 models. When seeking a mechanic to repair the issue, mechanic reported he'd seen this issue many times before and received a call the week prior for same issue. …
Engine complaints in other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Toyota Sequoia?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Toyota Sequoia, 16% of the model year's 136 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Sequoia engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2007 Toyota Sequoia, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Sequoia engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 118,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
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.