MYRModel Year Report

2010 Toyota Sequoia

▲ Better than typical
2010 Toyota Sequoia
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:41.438Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
31
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 531 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 565 complaints 2004: 380 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 31 complaints 2010 31 2011: 17 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 9 complaints 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022
2001: 531 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 565 complaints 2003 2004: 380 complaints 2005: 352 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 31 complaints 2010 31 2011: 17 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint
2001: 531 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2002 2003: 565 complaints 2003 2004: 380 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2006 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints 2010 31 2011: 17 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2020 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022

2010: 31 complaints

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YearComplaints
2001531
2002666
2003565
2004380
2005352
2006202
2007136
200867
20096
201031
201117
201220
201312
201417
20159
201610
20177
201820
20197
20204
20214
20221

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

26% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system.

FIRE
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It made noise on start and while pulling out of parking the flames/smoke came under the engine/hood and whole vehicle got burned in few minutes. Recently had 30K service done by Toyota dealer. It has been running in excellent condition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-10

While driving our vehicle, the engine suddenly revved up on its own without the accelerator being depressed. No carpet was over the accelerator and the pedal and carpet had been replaced by Toyota already.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-26

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Structure

16% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

FIRE
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I purchased this 2010 Sequoia in Ohio a few years ago. I believe it was previously owned in ma. The rear hatch door lock looked like it had gotten water damage and has been getting stuck, more now than when I got it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-14

Door not unlocking. Car was parked and child entered vehicle from drivers side and climbed into the back seat to retrieve toy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-03

Engine

13% · 4 reports
INJURY
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I bought the vehicle under the assumption that it only had 138,000 miles on it. Upon trying to register it with Carfax I was informed that the odometer had been tampered with and the actual mileage is…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-09

A valve spring broke while traveling on the highway, causing the vehicle to shudder and require a slower speed. I fortunately was not in heavy traffic but had circumstances been different this could have posed a more severe safety issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-25

Electrical system

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASH
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Vehicle was started and put into reverse. The vehicle immediately began to accelerate. Brake was stepped on and depressed with both feet, but the vehicle continued to spin tires trying to accelerate to a maximum speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-30

Also filed under Power train

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-14

Vehicle speed control

10% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-02-05Vehicle speed control10V017000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Avalon, model year 2007-2010 Camry, model year 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, RAV4, model year 2010 Highlander, model year 2008-2010 Sequoia, and…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. GM will notify owners for the Pontiac vibe please see 10V-018. This service will…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

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    2011-03-31Tires11V148000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Sequoia and Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: For the land cruiser, Sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information…

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    2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…

    Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…

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    2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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    2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

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    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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    2022-01-21Steering21V920000 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.

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    2022-02-17Steering21E103000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V017000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V148000 · Tires
  • Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
  • Recall 21V920000 · Steering
  • Recall 21E103000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Toyota Sequoia is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Sequoia?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Sequoia have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.