2009 Toyota Sequoia: common problems and reliability

The 2009 Toyota Sequoia has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag *current generation (2023+):.

Safety record for the 2009 model year

6
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Toyota Sequoia vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
1
forward collision avoidance
1
structure
1
vehicle speed control
1
fuel/propulsion system
1

Recalls affecting the 2009 Sequoia

steering:hydraulic power assist system

Campaign 21V920000

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 …

steering:hydraulic power assist system

Campaign 21E103000

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 …

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V743000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, C…

visibility:power window devices and controls

Campaign 15V689000

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the previous generation (approximately 2008-2022, referred to as Gen 2), sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by extremely high praise for legendary reliability, durability, and practicality. Owner

  • *Current Generation (2023+):
  • Engine Failure (Machining Debris)* — Catastrophic failure due to metal shavings left in engine block during manufacturing, leading to spun main bearings. Subject of a large, expanding recall. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Severely Compromised Cargo/Third-Row Space* — Hybrid battery placement drastically reduces cargo volume, raises load floor, and results in poor third-row headroom (35.6 inches cited). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical/Software Glitches* — Isolated report of multiple simultaneous warning lights (brake malfunction, check engine) causing driveability concerns, potentially related to a defective regulator ring. Frequency: isolated.
  • Persistent "Glitter" in Oil* — Metal shavings observed in oil during changes even at 27,000 miles, indicating ongoing wear or contamination related to the manufacturing defect. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sequoia.

Typical used price

Used Sequoia listings typically run $36,825–$78,482 across 2003 to 2026 model years.

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