Total Complaints
25 filings
TOYOTA SEQUOIA · model year
25 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014TOYOTASEQUOIA carries 25 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 SEQUOIA is unknown or other with 7 filings, followed by structure:body (3) and electrical system (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 4 investigation files overlapping the 2014 SEQUOIA. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
25 filings
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorr
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024 and was informed that the paint color (0070 Blizzard Pearl) had a recall for peeling off. Their recall solution is to bring the vehicle to a certified Toyota Collision center and they will repaint the vehicle affected by the recall. It's not a safety recall, but rather a CSP(Customer Support Program). Unfortunately, even if you service the vehicle at a dealership it is unlikely they would share the CSP information, only a safety recall information. Instead, a CSP is mailed to you. I contacted Toyota customer service and they mailed the CSP notice in 2020 to the previous owner's address. Toyota then extended the CSP expiration to 5/13/2024 on 12/11/2022, but failed to mail an additional
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024 and was informed that the paint color (0070 Blizzard Pearl) had a recall for peeling off. Their recall solution is to bring the vehicle to a certified Toyota Collision center and they will repaint the vehicle affected by the recall. It's not a safety recall, but rather a CSP(Customer Support Program). Unfortunately, even if you service the vehicle at a dealership it is unlikely they would share the CSP information, only a safety recall information. Instead, a CSP is mailed to you. I contacted Toyota customer service and they mailed the CSP notice in 2020 to the previous owner's address. Toyota then extended the CSP expiration to 5/13/2024 on 12/11/2022, but failed to mail an add
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024 and was informed that the paint color (0070 Blizzard Pearl) had a recall for peeling off. Their recall solution is to bring the vehicle to a certified Toyota Collision center and they will repaint the vehicle affected by the recall. It's not a safety recall, but rather a CSP(Customer Support Program). Unfortunately, even if you service the vehicle at a dealership it is unlikely they would share the CSP information, only a safety recall information. Instead, a CSP is mailed to you. I contacted Toyota customer service and they mailed the CSP notice in 2020 to the previous owner's address. Toyota then extended the CSP expiration to 5/13/2024 on 12/11/2022, but failed to mail an add
I live in the high rockies and travel daily for work. I have left my studded tires on year-round for 10 years. This is my 3rd time using General Grabber Arctic studded tires. The side wall is damaged on 2, the studs are missing in sporadic spots. They have only been used approx 18k and are worn. The Manufacture tread warranty is 75k. Tire rack wont honor the tread wear and also are requiring me to purchase new tires that have sidewall damage and they may reimburse me. I did purchase road hazard, although Tire Rack uses a 3rd party. The manufacturer told me that these tires are only to be used 43 degree or less temp, which on a summy winter day in the high Country it can be 70- neg 20 degrees. The also said once I stud the tires it voids their warranty, as well as they offered to reimburse me to replace my tires, but only will give me 25%. Between Tire Rack and General, they are not providing a solution and now I will have to drive on worn tires this winter, as I can not affor
Car was taken in for routine maintenance at local dealership where all work is done -Feb 2023 recommended brakes upon inspection brakes at .2 and .5 wear - pre paid -the part were ordered and took awhile to come in -returned to dealership to have brakes done early April 2023 - found out wrong part ordered Needed TRD Big brake kit - pads needed part # PTR09-34071- parts on back order May, then June then July and then sept - called Toyota cooperate and after multi calls got a case number [XXX]- dealing with Carter George at Toyota brand engagement -offered to pay 42 dollars a day due safety of the car and brakes on back order - I would first pay out of pocket and then be reimbursed august , sept October and November each month a set back on time for brake parts to be delivered - talked with him monthly - and received ok to continue rental Dec 8 received a call from Carter George that the brake parts were not due in until October 2024 or aer BUT Toyota would no longer support rental or
My 2014 Toyota Sequoia Platinum has the frame rusting problem that other models have had; however my Make/Year is not included in the recall.
Airbag light on and needs spiral cable. safety is at risk because the mechanism to deploy air bag is not functioning confirmed by both dealer and outside mechanic Has been inspected by Toyota dealership there has been multiple airbag recalls for Toyota vehicles during the year my car came out. I feel there needs to be a recall on this airbag issue
Airbag light on and needs spiral cable. safety is at risk because the mechanism to deploy air bag is not functioning confirmed by both dealer and outside mechanic Has been inspected by Toyota dealership there has been multiple airbag recalls for Toyota vehicles during the year my car came out. I feel there needs to be a recall on this airbag issue
THE CAR DOESN'T WANT TO START. ALL LIGHTS ARE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR RUNS TERRIBLY AND STALLS AT TIMES. THE CODE STATES THE FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR 5 WEEKS. OVER 1300 REQUESTS FOR THE PART IN THIS AREA ALONE. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH OTHER SEQUOIAS AS WELL.
BOTH FRONT SEATS ARE BROKEN. THIS IS A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT DRIVEN THAT MUCH IT IS THE 2ND CAR AND USED ON WEEKENDS MOSTLY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME NEVER HAVE HAD CAR SEAT OR SEATS BREAK AT ALL NOW BOTH FRONT SEATS ARE BROKEN I THOUGHT SCREWS WERE LOOSE DEALER SAID BROKEN. WTF
Mileage: 52,000
MY 2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA IS STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS, I.E. WHEN MAKING U TURNS OR SLOWING UP AND PRESSING THE GAS, THERE IS A 5-7 SECOND DELAY IN THE ENGINE RESPONDING, THIS IS CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU NEED TO GET OUT ON A BUSY ROAD AND YOU DON'T HAVE THE POWER NEEDED. I HAVE SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WITH STILL NO RESOLUTION AND RECENTLY HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED. I HAVE READ ON NEWER MODELS THE FUEL PUMPS HAVE HAD A RECALL, BUT AT THIS TIME NOT THE 2014. PLEASE NOTE FOR THE QUESTION BELOW, WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN, ITS BEEN GOING ON NOW FOR OVER A YEAR.
Mileage: 98,000
I WAS DRIVING ON I-10 IN LOUISIANA (DRIVING FROM TEXAS TO GEORGIA) WHEN I HEARD A LOUD GUNSHOT NOISE. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AT MY TIRES AND AROUND THE BODY OF THE CAR AND THEN LOOKED UP ON THE ROOF. THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED WITH A HUGE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE. I HAD A DOG AND 2 AND 4 YEAR OLD IN MY CAR. NO OVERPASSES OR OTHER CARS AROUND ME. NOTHING HIT THE CAR. IT WAS A SPONTANEOUS SHATTER. NO DRAMATIC WEATHER CHANGES.
Mileage: 71,000
I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN AT RANDOM. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO A TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND THEY REPLACED IT. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO PASSENGERS IN THAT SEAT.
Mileage: 41,000
I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN AT RANDOM. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO A TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LOCK ACTUATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND THEY REPLACED IT. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO PASSENGERS IN THAT SEAT.
Mileage: 41,000
SUNROOF ON VEHICLE EXPLODED WITH NO WARNING OR VISIBLE CAUSE WHEN DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 70 A FEW MILES WEST OF DENVER, CO. EXPLOSION WAS SUDDEN AND LOUD CAUSING IMMEDIATE SHATTERING OF SUNROOF GLASS. INTERIOR PORTION WAS CLOSED FORTUNATELY OR GLASS WOULD HAVE FALLEN INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. 0225201
Mileage: 39,300
2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ONGOING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE DAY OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SLIGHT VIBRATION. AS THE DAYS WENT ON, THE VIBRATION BECAME MORE SEVERE. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS INFORMED, THE VEHICLE HAD A HISTORY OF HAVING WARPED ROTORS, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIX IT, DUE TO WARRANTIES FROM THE PURCHASING DEALER. THE NEXT DAY, THE STEERING WAS VIBRATING EVEN MORE, SO THE DEALER REPLACED AND BALANCED THE TIRES. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING VIBRATION HAD RETURNED. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES. SEVEN MONTHS LATER, THE VIBRATION RETURNED AGAIN. THE DEALER BALANCED THE TIRES. *JB
2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ONGOING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE DAY OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SLIGHT VIBRATION. AS THE DAYS WENT ON, THE VIBRATION BECAME MORE SEVERE. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS INFORMED, THE VEHICLE HAD A HISTORY OF HAVING WARPED ROTORS, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIX IT, DUE TO WARRANTIES FROM THE PURCHASING DEALER. THE NEXT DAY, THE STEERING WAS VIBRATING EVEN MORE, SO THE DEALER REPLACED AND BALANCED THE TIRES. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING VIBRATION HAD RETURNED. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES. SEVEN MONTHS LATER, THE VIBRATION RETURNED AGAIN. THE DEALER BALANCED THE TIRES. *JB
2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ONGOING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE DAY OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SLIGHT VIBRATION. AS THE DAYS WENT ON, THE VIBRATION BECAME MORE SEVERE. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS INFORMED, THE VEHICLE HAD A HISTORY OF HAVING WARPED ROTORS, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIX IT, DUE TO WARRANTIES FROM THE PURCHASING DEALER. THE NEXT DAY, THE STEERING WAS VIBRATING EVEN MORE, SO THE DEALER REPLACED AND BALANCED THE TIRES. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING VIBRATION HAD RETURNED. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES. SEVEN MONTHS LATER, THE VIBRATION RETURNED AGAIN. THE DEALER BALANCED THE TIRES. *JB
1.THE WINDSCREEN CANNOT RESIST TINY PIECES OF STONE-LIKE DEBRIS OF ABOUT .001CM DIAMETERS THAT SOMETIMES FALL FROM BIGGER TRUCK AND TRAILER AHEAD OF YOU. I HAVE A PROBLEM OF THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE (MY WINDSCREEN HAS A TINY DEFORMATION AS A RESULT OF UNSUSPECTED CONTACT WITH SUCH ROAD HAZARDS) OF WHICH I CALLED TOYOTA AND FILED A COMPLAINT. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, THEY CONCLUDED THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE IT'S EXTERNAL FACTOR. THIS CAR IN QUESTION IS LESS THAN 12,000 MILES WHEN IT OCCURRED. I HAVE OTHER CARS I HAVE DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 10-13 YEAR UNDER SIMILAR CONDITION WITHOUT INCIDENT. 2.RECENTLY I NOTICED MY GPS AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WAS FROZEN UP OR RESTART IN THE MIDDLE OF MY TRIPS. WHEN IT FROZEN I WOULD BE UNABLE TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE RADIO OR TUNE OFF OR ON. THE GPS WILL RESTART AND RE-ROUTE ME TO UNDESIRED DESTINATION. THIS HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. 3.THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR IS MALFUNCTION; EVEN IF MY TIR
Mileage: 12,000
1.THE WINDSCREEN CANNOT RESIST TINY PIECES OF STONE-LIKE DEBRIS OF ABOUT .001CM DIAMETERS THAT SOMETIMES FALL FROM BIGGER TRUCK AND TRAILER AHEAD OF YOU. I HAVE A PROBLEM OF THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE (MY WINDSCREEN HAS A TINY DEFORMATION AS A RESULT OF UNSUSPECTED CONTACT WITH SUCH ROAD HAZARDS) OF WHICH I CALLED TOYOTA AND FILED A COMPLAINT. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, THEY CONCLUDED THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE IT'S EXTERNAL FACTOR. THIS CAR IN QUESTION IS LESS THAN 12,000 MILES WHEN IT OCCURRED. I HAVE OTHER CARS I HAVE DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 10-13 YEAR UNDER SIMILAR CONDITION WITHOUT INCIDENT. 2.RECENTLY I NOTICED MY GPS AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WAS FROZEN UP OR RESTART IN THE MIDDLE OF MY TRIPS. WHEN IT FROZEN I WOULD BE UNABLE TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE RADIO OR TUNE OFF OR ON. THE GPS WILL RESTART AND RE-ROUTE ME TO UNDESIRED DESTINATION. THIS HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. 3.THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR IS MALFUNCTION; EVEN IF MY TIR
Mileage: 12,000
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.