https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:53:01 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#recall-26V179000-toyota-toyota-sequoia-hybrid-2025 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may displ https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2173259 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 50 MPH. The rear of the vehicle sustained significant damage. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed deploy. The driver hit her head against an unknown part of the vehicle. The driver sustain https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2171366 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This is related to Toyota service bulletins T-SB-0043-24 and T-SB-0022-25. My brakes started squealing shortly after I purchased the vehicle. I reported this to my toyota dealership. They told me about the service bulletins, but said the parts are on back order. I have been waiting for almost 2 years, and the dealership still hasn’t fixed it. Now, my brakes are vibrating violently at highway speed https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2156607 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The forward sunroof in my brand new Sequoia exploded, sounding like a gunshot. It showered me, my [XXX] and [XXX] in glass. This was caused from a DEFECT and not an impact or outside source. Our safety was incredibly risked by this explosion. I could have swerved and crashed with the loud bang of the explosion and this put others at risk as well. There are multiple class action lawsuits wit https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2155353 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nearly a complete loss of braking downhill. I am very familiar with the stretch of road I was traveling and have traveled it in other vehicles without issue. When I did need to use my brakes I noticed they were not working as they should, I had to basically stand in the brake petal and the truck shook barely slowing. I eased off the brakes and applied pressure again with the truck still shaking a https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2154095 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V657000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while in reverse (R), during inclement weather at his residence, the vehicle's reverse screen went black, and the reverse notification system failed to detect any structures. The contact stated that as a result of the reverse camera being black an https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2150727 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car seat platic keeps breaking and ripping. It has sharp edges. Dealer says its a know issue. Already replaced once and broke again. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2149353 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electronic control module failed due to the cup holder failing. It is available for inspection. Safety was put at risk because the vehicle randomly slammed itself on the brakes, when in drive the vehicle was moving backwards then abruptly braking and moving forward. The problem was confirmed by the dealer. There were warning lamps for the following: drive start control malfunction, parking brake u https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2149354 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electronic control module failed due to the cup holder failing. It is available for inspection. Safety was put at risk because the vehicle randomly slammed itself on the brakes, when in drive the vehicle was moving backwards then abruptly braking and moving forward. The problem was confirmed by the dealer. There were warning lamps for the following: drive start control malfunction, parking brake u https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2149355 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electronic control module failed due to the cup holder failing. It is available for inspection. Safety was put at risk because the vehicle randomly slammed itself on the brakes, when in drive the vehicle was moving backwards then abruptly braking and moving forward. The problem was confirmed by the dealer. There were warning lamps for the following: drive start control malfunction, parking brake u https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2139656 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while his daughter was attempting to buckle the passenger’s side second row seat belt, a bolt from the anchor point near the floor of the vehicle detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it had not yet been diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#recall-25V657000-toyota-toyota-sequoia-hybrid-2025 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#recall-25V657000-toyota-toyota-sequoia-hybrid-2024 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#recall-25V657000-toyota-toyota-sequoia-hybrid-2023 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2121454 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hybrid system malfunctioned and engine completely seized up. Dealer/Toyota is replacing the short block and both turbos on my Sequoia. This seems to be the same issue as the Tundra engines. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2121455 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hybrid system malfunctioned and engine completely seized up. Dealer/Toyota is replacing the short block and both turbos on my Sequoia. This seems to be the same issue as the Tundra engines. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2119960 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT On three separate occasions we have lost braking power preventing instantaneous stopping, and control of the vehicle. They partially work when your foot is pushing on the pedal all the way to the floor. This occurs autonomously without warning and the following occur: Lose breaking power, inability to brake and stop at safe distances instantaneously and momentarily, Brake ABS alarm, Parking Supp https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2119961 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT On three separate occasions we have lost braking power preventing instantaneous stopping, and control of the vehicle. They partially work when your foot is pushing on the pedal all the way to the floor. This occurs autonomously without warning and the following occur: Lose breaking power, inability to brake and stop at safe distances instantaneously and momentarily, Brake ABS alarm, Parking Supp https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2119962 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT On three separate occasions we have lost braking power preventing instantaneous stopping, and control of the vehicle. They partially work when your foot is pushing on the pedal all the way to the floor. This occurs autonomously without warning and the following occur: Lose breaking power, inability to brake and stop at safe distances instantaneously and momentarily, Brake ABS alarm, Parking Supp https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2118872 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint to raise serious safety concerns regarding the towing capabilities of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia. Despite its advertised towing capacity of up to 9,000 pounds, this vehicle is dangerously unstable when towing even modest travel trailers—particularly single axle models weighing around 4,500 pounds. During a recent vacation, I towed a properly loaded single axle travel tr https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2118873 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint to raise serious safety concerns regarding the towing capabilities of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia. Despite its advertised towing capacity of up to 9,000 pounds, this vehicle is dangerously unstable when towing even modest travel trailers—particularly single axle models weighing around 4,500 pounds. During a recent vacation, I towed a properly loaded single axle travel tr https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2117860 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that there was a recurring issue with the moonroof leaking. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a faulty seal. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. Most recently, the seal was detaching from the vehicle's interior. The manufacturer was contacted and it was confi https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2114666 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota advertises the vehicle MPG is between 19-22. I am only getting 12 mpg. My low gas fuel light comes on at 10 miles to empty. Engine makes a horrible noise after the vehicle has been driven for 10 to 20 minutes. It sounds like a rattling/old clunker vehicle sound. It sounds like the transmission or engine is going to blow up. Vehicle wobbles when driven over 75 miles per hour. It feels like https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2114667 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota advertises the vehicle MPG is between 19-22. I am only getting 12 mpg. My low gas fuel light comes on at 10 miles to empty. Engine makes a horrible noise after the vehicle has been driven for 10 to 20 minutes. It sounds like a rattling/old clunker vehicle sound. It sounds like the transmission or engine is going to blow up. Vehicle wobbles when driven over 75 miles per hour. It feels like https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2114668 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota advertises the vehicle MPG is between 19-22. I am only getting 12 mpg. My low gas fuel light comes on at 10 miles to empty. Engine makes a horrible noise after the vehicle has been driven for 10 to 20 minutes. It sounds like a rattling/old clunker vehicle sound. It sounds like the transmission or engine is going to blow up. Vehicle wobbles when driven over 75 miles per hour. It feels like https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2095815 Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving with my family in the car our panoramic sunroof exploded out of now where. Now after a week of waiting and missing work due the dealership waiting to see if warranty is going to cover it. I’m being told to utilize my insurance because the panoramic isn’t covered under warranty. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2095211 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to utilize the controls on the side of the driver’s seat, there was a crack in the hard plastic, and in the process, the contact sustained a minor cut on the left hand. The contact stated that medical treatment was not needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the same crack had appeared https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2082986 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Able to lock car while keys are in the front cup holders. Have to close rear hatch manually. Dash button, key fob button and door button do not work. Others have been complaining about this on the internet. Driver side door has to be forced to roll up. Pull button to roll up. Goes up and then opens back up about two thirds of the way. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2078073 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have a warning lamp turned on notification randomly every week. I took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and at this point nobody could find the problem. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-sequoia-hybrid#complaint-2072735 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT After exiting the vehicle on 3/7/2025, I opened the rear passenger door (driver’s side) to get my son out of his carseat. I noticed the seatbelt was not attached at the base. In other words, the seatbelt mechanism was not attached to the vehicle. See photos. The black cover which conceals the bolt that holds the seatbelt to the vehicle was also detatched. On 3/10/25 we brought the vehicle to Mecha