2023 Toyota Sequoia: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Sequoia years.
One of the Toyota Sequoia years to avoid. All Sequoia years
38 owner complaints, most about power train. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Sequoia?The 2023 Toyota Sequoia has 38 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and structure.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Toyota Sequoia vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2023 a good year for the Sequoia?
Across the 24 Sequoia model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 692 (2002). With 38 complaints, the 2023 Sequoia sits above the model's median of 20.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Sequoia
tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Campaign 23V468000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 24V125000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 24V548000Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
structure:body:bumpers
Campaign 24V640000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.
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back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V657000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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 insights cover all generations of the Sequoia. See the full Sequoia owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sequoia listings typically run $23,195–$66,999.
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