2018 Toyota Sequoia
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 20 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 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing camera/sensor and sensors.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle has a malfunction on the rear cross traffic, blind spot monitor and possible adaptive cruise control - at only 30 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-22
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Issue: safety features failing at less than 500 miles problem statement: at less than 500 miles the safety sensors ( Collision prevention, cruise control adaptable speed, rear cross traffic, blind spot monitor ) are failing repeatedly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-16
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Vehicle speed control
4 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Electronic stability control (esc)
4 of 20 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Service brakes
2 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.
Lane departure
2 of 20 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-03-14Electronic stability control (esc)18V122000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H.
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2018-10-26Air bags, electrical system18V685000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X.
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2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
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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
2018 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V122000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
- Recall 18V685000 · Air bags, electrical system
- Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 21V920000 · Steering
- Recall 21E103000 · Steering
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- Is the 2018 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 2018 Toyota Sequoia?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Sequoia have?
- 5 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.