2015 Toyota Sequoia
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 9 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the front passenger seat belt indicator flashed, which indicated that the seat belt was not engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-18
My wife first noticed the problem with our brand new Toyota Sequoia while driving. The slip indicator icon and the SRS warning light icon stays on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-11
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and seat belts
Vehicle speed control
2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The vehicle is a 2015 Toyota Sequoia with the 5.7L V8 engine and approximately 192,632 miles. The vehicle developed an abnormal internal engine/timing noise, especially when warm.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-17
Also filed under Power train
Visibility
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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While driving straight on a clear and sunny day on a highway with few surrounding vehicles, what seemed like explosion was felt and heard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-03
Visibility/wiper
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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
2015 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports 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 2015 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 2015 Toyota Sequoia?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 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.