2013 Toyota Sequoia
Only 12 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 531 |
| 2002 | 666 |
| 2003 | 565 |
| 2004 | 380 |
| 2005 | 352 |
| 2006 | 202 |
| 2007 | 136 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
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I began having trouble with the dashboard safety lights ( Airbag assy ) I took my vehicle back to the dealer for repairs on: 1ST attempt.- 2/18/15 diagnostic starter cranks for an extended period of time and then sputters after it does start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-04
Also filed under Electrical system
Structure
2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited (108,000 miles) Rear lift gate around latch was not designed correctly to allow moisture out. Our vehicle is in pristine shape other than the rear lift gate latch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-05
Wheels
1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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There is a problem within the shift lock. My children were in our new 2013 Toyota Sequoia. Without the keys in the car and without depressing the brake pedal, they moved the shift lever out of park position and into neutral.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-08
Also filed under Power train and service brakes
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-06-23Wheels17V311000 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.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V311000 · Wheels
- Recall 21V920000 · Steering
- Recall 21E103000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Sequoia have?
- 3 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.