2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
16% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
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Formal complaint that 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Sequoia equipped with the 3.4L twin-turbo V6 engine architecture (V35A-FTS) suffering from the notorious main bearing failure be included in the current recall of 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Tundra.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260721
Also filed under ENGINE
Vibration caused by unbalanced drive shaft. Itâs made of aluminum and after only 2136 miles itâs already unbalanced and shakes when moving. This is the third vehicle Iâve seen do this after only a few thousand miles of use.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230709
16% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and bumpers.
14% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 23V468000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Campaign 24V125000 — check if this car was fixed
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Campaign 24V548000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.
Campaign 24V640000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Campaign 25V657000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V468000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V125000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V548000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V640000 (structure, trailer hitches) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V657000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.