2022 Toyota Sequoia: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Toyota Sequoia has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering. Owners most often flag *current generation (2023+):.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

1
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Toyota Sequoia vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

steering
1

Recalls affecting the 2022 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 …

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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