2019 Toyota Sequoia Problems & Complaints

Better than average57% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Sequoia at the same age

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2019 Toyota Sequoia with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 57% fewer than a typical Sequoia model year at the same age, making the 2019 one of the better Sequoia years. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (2 complaints). 5 recalls cover this model year.

7complaints
5recalls
0crashes
0fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2019 Toyota Sequoia problems

  • Fuel & propulsion system
    229%
  • Other / not specified~22,000 miles
    229%
  • Steering
    114%
  • Suspension
    114%
  • Brakes
    114%
  • Seat belts
    114%

Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Sequoia complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Sequoia. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Sequoia years: 2009, 2015, 2017. Years to avoid: 2004, 2005, 2007, 2006, 2008. Compare all years →

2019 Toyota Sequoia recalls (5)

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

NHTSA recall 21V-920 · Nov 23, 2021 · 22,462 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 19V-244 · Mar 27, 2019 · 3,634 vehicles

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.

Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 18V-685 · Oct 4, 2018 · 168,187 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

2019 Toyota Sequoia engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automaticRWD13 / 17 / 15
5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic4WD13 / 17 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Sequoia a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Sequoia rates better than average: 57% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Sequoia at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Toyota Sequoia?

The fuel & propulsion system — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (1) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Sequoia have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia, the most recent from November 23, 2021 (hydraulic power assist system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Sequoia?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2015 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2005, 2007, 2006 and 2008. See the full Toyota Sequoia years comparison.

At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Sequoia problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 22,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.