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Toyota Sequoia
Model Overview
The Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV is an outlier for Toyota, a company better known for fuel-efficient family cars. Toyota has a lot of experience building vehicles like this, however, and it draws on it to create a capable workhorse that combines big towing capability with Toyota's reputation for reliability. The Sequoia also boasts a comfortable ride, loads of space, and a powerful engine that makes great sounds.
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RICKER7396
MY 3RD TOYOTA SEQUOIA
November 22, 2017
PLATINUM
Overall Score
SAFE EASY TO DRIVE VEHICLE. I WOULD CHANGE A FEW THINGS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN.
I HAVE DRIVEN IT IN SNOW STORMS AS OTHER VEHICLES WERE GOING OFF THE ROAD, IT STAYED ON.
THE ROOM INSIDE IS GREAT WITH THREE SETS OF SEATS, GIVING YOU GREAT OPTIONS.
IF I WAS THE DESIGNER I WOULD CHANGE A FEW THINGS FOR COMFORT AND SAFETY.BUT EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION ON DESIGN.
I GET GOOD OPINIONS FROM THE OUTSIDE MASSES , PEOPLE WALKING BY MY TRUCK/SUV.IT HAS A LUXURY LOOK TO IT. AND I AM GLAD AT THE COST OF IT.NOT CHEAP.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
4
Interior Design
4
Exterior Styling
6
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-493
Recall date
2024-08-26
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RH8
Units Affected:
1,412
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tow hitch cover on the rear bumper could detach while driving.
Safety Risk:
A tow hitch cover that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to modify the rear bumper and replace the tow hitch cover.
Recall number
2024-109
Recall date
2024-02-21
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RG3 / SRC RG4
Units Affected:
28,061
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the transmission could cause the vehicle to move forward when the driver shifts to the ''N''(Neutral) position and the brakes or parking brake aren't applied.
Note: For the Tundra model, this recall affects both Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models. For the Sequoia model, only the Sequoia Hybrid model is affected by this recall.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the transmission control unit software.
Recall number
2023-373
Recall date
2023-07-07
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RF1
Units Affected:
94
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the chain on the spare tire carrier could break. If this happens, the spare tire could fall from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A spare tire that detaches from a vehicle could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spare tire carrier assembly.
Recall number
2021-723
Recall date
2021-11-24
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2008 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2
Units Affected:
51,373
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall number
2021-718
Recall date
2021-11-23
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RD0
Units Affected:
1,194
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a defect in the steering gear assembly could cause it to leak power steering fluid. If this happens, there could be a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace power steering gear assembly.
Recall number
2020-514
Recall date
2020-10-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RB3 & SRC RB4
Units Affected:
109,189
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088).
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2020-088
Recall date
2020-03-04
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RA2 / SRC RA3
Units Affected:
111,835
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2020-005
Recall date
2020-01-13
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R95 / SRC R96
Units Affected:
46,733
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2019-523
Recall date
2019-10-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R90 / SRC R91
Units Affected:
37,591
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator or airbag module replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. Additional Note: Vehicles may have had the original front passenger airbag inflator replaced as a “like-for-like” replacement under recall 2016-103 (Toyota Recall #'s SRC 241 & SRC 242) as a temporary remedy while evaluating a permanent remedy. These vehicles will receive the permanent remedy passenger airbag assembly under this recall.
Recall number
2018-699
Recall date
2018-12-12
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R69 & SRC R71
Units Affected:
5,369
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator or airbag assembly.
Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Vehicles may have had the original front passenger airbag inflator replaced as a “like-for-like” replacement under recall 2013-133 (Toyota Recall #'s SSC 193/241 & SSC 194/242) as a temporary remedy while evaluating a permanent remedy. These vehicles will receive the permanent remedy passenger airbag assembly under this recall.
Recall number
2018-547
Recall date
2018-10-05
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R67
Units Affected:
15,774
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts and CMVSS 214 - Side Impact Protection. The airbag (SRS) control unit may incorrectly detect a fault in one or more of the front or side airbag impact sensors during vehicle start up. In the event of a crash where airbag deployment is required, this may result in the airbags not deploying as designed, increasing the risk of injury. Upon detection of a fault in the airbag system, multiple warning lights would activate, a warning buzzer would sound, and a warning message would display on the instrument panel display. Correction: Dealers will update the airbag control unit software. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2018-100. Vehicles repaired as part of the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Recall number
2018-100
Recall date
2018-02-21
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R56
Units Affected:
8,180
Notification Type:
Superseded
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems. Electrical noise could be introduced into the YAW rate sensor within the airbag ECU, which could result in deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control and Pre-Collision systems and limited function of the Trailer Brake Controller system. This would be contrary to the requirements of the standard, and could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software of the ECU. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018547. Please see recall 2018547 for more information.
Recall number
2017-363
Recall date
2017-07-20
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R47/R48
Units Affected:
39,189
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.
Recall number
2016-103
Recall date
2016-03-02
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC241 & SRC242
Units Affected:
400,124
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2013113, 2014224, 2015197 and 2015269. Correction: All vehicles having not received a replacement inflator as part of the previous recall will now have a replacement inflator installed by dealers. For Matrix model vehicles, dealers may replace the front passenger airbag assembly with one equipped with a newly specified inflator.
Recall number
2016-051
Recall date
2016-02-02
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R14 / SRC R15
Units Affected:
6,962
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the roll rate sensors in the airbag control module may improperly calibrate if the vehicle experiences a body roll motion approximately four seconds after the ignition is turned to the ‘ON’ position. If the vehicle experiences another subsequent body roll motion, the system may erroneously detect a rollover, causing both of the side curtain airbags to deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners to be activated. Unintended airbag and/or seat belt pre-tensioner deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could result in injury and increase the risk of a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag control module with one which has improved programming.
Recall number
2015-493
Recall date
2015-10-21
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R10
Units Affected:
315,091
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, inconsistent application of grease during the manufacturing process could cause the driver's side power window master switch to stick or become inoperative due to electrical contact point wear. This could cause debris to accumulate between the contact points, potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit. If a short circuit occurs, the switch assembly may overheat, produce smoke, melt and/or potentially lead to a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2012-338.
Recall number
2015-269
Recall date
2015-06-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC241 & SSC242
Units Affected:
366,860
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016103. Please see recall 2016103 for more information.
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Recall number
2015-197
Recall date
2015-05-13
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC 241
Units Affected:
4,407
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016103. Please see recall 2016103 for more information.
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Recall number
2014-224
Recall date
2014-06-12
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC 241/242
Units Affected:
107,339
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016103. Please see recall 2016103 for more information.
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Recall number
2013-113
Recall date
2013-04-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
193-194
Units Affected:
75,000
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016103. Please see recall 2016103 for more information.
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Recall number
2012-338
Recall date
2012-10-10
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
177
Units Affected:
239,459
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, due to improperly applied grease, the driver's side power window master switch could stick or become inoperative. If attempts are made to lubricate the switch, the switch assembly could overheat and melt. A melting switch may produce smoke and potentially lead to a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary.
Recall number
2010-139
Recall date
2010-04-29
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
099
Units Affected:
1,415
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the center position of the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may not be stored correctly due to improper logic of skid control ECU programming. If this occurs, in most cases the VSC/TRAC warning light will illuminate. However, in limited situations the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system could activate at low speed (approximately 15 km/hr) for a few seconds after acceleration from a stopped position, and the vehicle may not accelerate as quickly as the driver expects. This could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will re-program the skid control ECU.
Recall number
2010-012
Recall date
2010-01-22
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
010
Units Affected:
273,050
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, accelerator pedal movement may become rough, slow to return, or the pedal may stick in a depressed position. This could result in a loss of throttle control and a vehicle crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a steel reinforcement bar to the accelerator pedal assembly. With this reinforcement in place, the excess friction that can cause the pedal to stick is eliminated.
Recall number
2009-269
Recall date
2009-09-18
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
921
Units Affected:
92
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems. Specifically, the airbag warning labels affixed to the sun visors are English only. Correction: Dealers will inspect the sun visor labels and, if necessary, install sun visors with bilingual warning labels.
Recall number
2007-014
Recall date
2007-01-19
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
707
Units Affected:
11,298
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing issue with the front lower ball joint could result in premature wear. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period of time in this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering and noise in the front suspension. In extreme cases, when the driver continues to operate the vehicle in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower ball joints.
Recall number
2005-151
Recall date
2005-05-18
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
511
Units Affected:
14,341
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing issue with the front lower ball joint could result in premature wear. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period of time in this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering and noise in the front suspension. In extreme cases, when the driver continues to operate the vehicle in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower ball joints.
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