2019 Toyota Sequoia
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Fuel filler door hinge and pin does not work properly. The hinge, door, and pin are bent. This prohibits 1) opening the door, 2) filling the gas tank, and 3) the door from closing properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-29
This communication is in reference to a known fuel pump problem for which we received an interim notice of recall some time prior to 5/7/2020 (Exact date unknown due to covid shut down delays). There is still no remedy/replacement part available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-18
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
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My 2019 Toyota Sequoia Platinum with air suspension is leaning to the left. The driver rear measured from the center of the tire hub to the bottom of the fender is 1and 1/8 inch lower than the passenger rear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-30
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
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I took my 2019 Sequoia to Toyota of Knoxville for scheduled maintenance and was told the boots on my rack of my power steering has a leak and needs to be repaired for the cost of $2000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-01
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Seat belts
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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Third row seatbelts broke. They came undone from where they are bolted to the bottom of the car. My children were in their car seats anchored by the seatbelts when these broke when the vehicle was moving and they flew sideways.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-24
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2019-05-24Equipment19V244000 Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
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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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2021-01-21Fuel system, gasoline20V682000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.
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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
2019 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V685000 · Air bags, electrical system
- Recall 19V244000 · Equipment
- Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 21V920000 · Steering
- Recall 21E103000 · Steering
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- Is the 2019 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 2019 Toyota Sequoia?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Sequoia have?
- 6 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.