2013 Toyota Sequoia

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2013 Toyota Sequoia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:09:02.553Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Sequoia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2001: 530 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 563 complaints 2004: 379 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 65 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 31 complaints 2010 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 complaints 2022
2013: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
2001530
2002666
2003563
2004379
2005352
2006202
2007136
200865
20096
201031
201117
201220
201312
201417
20159
201610
20177
201820
20197
20204
20214
20221

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, 20171204

STRUCTURE

2 of 12 total reports mention: structure.

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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, 20231105

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, 20140908

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170623 — wheels

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.

Campaign 17V311000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20220121 — steering

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.

Campaign 21V920000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220217 — steering

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.

Campaign 21E103000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V311000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V920000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21E103000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ◆ 2001

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.