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2023 Toyota Sequoia

Hybrid
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
70 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA38
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize or large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 38 complaints, most often about the power train.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Sequoia 2WDHybridRWD3.4L 6-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH212422$2,850
Sequoia 4WDHybrid4WD (part-time)3.4L 6-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH192220$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45745, 45748.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25TB10 / 25TA10
393,838 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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."RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
NHTSA campaign 25V657000reported Oct 1, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Structure

24TB10 / 24TA10
43,395 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskA tow hitch cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.
NHTSA campaign 24V640000reported Aug 26, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
○minor

Equipment

24R2
33,848 vehicles
ProblemGulf 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."RiskA vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.FixGST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
NHTSA campaign 24V548000reported Jul 23, 2024Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
▲high

Power Train

24TA02, 24LA02
280,663 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskUnexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
NHTSA campaign 24V125000reported Feb 21, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Tires

23TB06/23TA06
1,398 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskChains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
NHTSA campaign 23V468000reported Jul 7, 2023Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
38complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 5 · 2024: 14 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 10

Most-cited components

Power Train6
Unspecified6
Structure6
Electrical System5
Service Brakes5
Engine5

What owners describe

“Able to lock car while keys are in the front cup holders. Have to close rear hatch manually. Dash button, key fob button and door button do not work. Others have been complaining about this on the internet. Driver side door has to be forced to roll up. Pull button to roll up. Goes up and then opens back up about two th…”Apr 15, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The rearview mirror in my 2023 Toyota Sequoia is a digital camera-based system rather than a traditional reflective mirror. The issue is that the camera used for this system has a low resolution and performs poorly in low-light conditions, making it difficult to see clearly at night. This creates a significant safety r…”Mar 5, 2025 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that the tow hitch cover had separated from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V640000 (Structure, Tra…”Feb 25, 2025 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Sequoia model years

A

2026 Toyota Sequoia

0 recalls · 9 complaints

A

2025 Toyota Sequoia

2 recalls · 9 complaints

C

2024 Toyota Sequoia

5 recalls · 36 complaints

A

2022 Toyota Sequoia

1 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2021 Toyota Sequoia

1 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2020 Toyota Sequoia

1 recalls · 4 complaints

D

2019 Toyota Sequoia

5 recalls · 7 complaints

D

2018 Toyota Sequoia

4 recalls · 20 complaints

B

2017 Toyota Sequoia

2 recalls · 7 complaints

B

2016 Toyota Sequoia

2 recalls · 10 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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