Last updated: 2026-10-10
Toyota Sequoia Reliability by Year
Toyota Sequoia repair costs run about $642 a year versus $784 for full-size SUVs, and reliability is good across 2018 to 2022.
Toyota Sequoia Reliability Overview
Reliability is good for a full-size SUV, and yearly repair costs run below the class average. The 2018 and 2019 years rate lowest, and 2018 draws the most complaints, mostly false driver-assist warnings, including hard braking with nothing ahead. Years from 2020 on look cleaner. The 2022 is the pick. Confirm all recall work is done before buying.
Current generation: 3rd gen (2023–2023).
Best & Worst Toyota Sequoia Years
Best Toyota Sequoia Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreAs the last year of the second generation, 2022 has the fewest complaints, a single steering report, and only two recalls. The 2018 and 2019 years carry five and six recalls and more complaints. It has also been on the road long enough that the low count is not just newness.
Toyota Sequoia Years to Avoid
No Toyota Sequoia years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 69 and 72 across 5 scored model years.
Toyota Sequoia Reliability Score Trend
Toyota Sequoia reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 71/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 72/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2022 Toyota Sequoia
2 recalls · 1 complaints
Final year of the second generation, with good reliability, a single owner complaint, and two steering recalls to verify.
2021 Toyota Sequoia
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Ranks among the stronger Sequoia years with few owner complaints, though its two steering recalls should be confirmed as completed.
2020 Toyota Sequoia
2 recalls · 4 complaints
The best-scoring of the five rated Sequoia years, with only four complaints and two recalls covering steering and the fuel system.
2019 Toyota Sequoia
6 recalls · 7 complaints
Middle of the pack for the Sequoia, with six recalls across steering, fuel system and air bags but only seven owner complaints.
2018 Toyota Sequoia
5 recalls · 20 complaints
Weakest of the five scored Sequoia years, with recurring false driver-assist warnings and unexpected self-braking, though still rated good overall.
Found Your Toyota Sequoia? Check Its History
Steering (1) problems come up most in Toyota Sequoia owner complaints, and 17 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Toyota Sequoia Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Annual Repair Cost
$642
Repair Frequency
0.4/yr
Major Repair Risk
15%
$142 below the fullsize SUVs average of $784/yr.
Ranked #5 of 14 among fullsize SUVs.
Toyota Sequoia Years to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Toyota Sequoia reliable?
- Yes. Reliability standing is good, and it sits close to average among SUVs on the site. Every tracked year from 2018 to 2022 rates good. The weaker spots are 2018 and 2019, which collect more complaints than the later years.
- What is the best year for the Toyota Sequoia?
- The site pick is 2022. It has the fewest owner complaints and only two recalls. The 2020 and 2021 years rate highest and are also strong choices. Recent years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare them with that in mind.
- What are the most common Toyota Sequoia problems?
- Electrical complaints lead, mostly false driver-assist warnings that keep returning. The most serious reports describe the truck braking hard on its own with a "Brake, obstacle ahead" message and nothing in front. Most of these come from the 2018 model year.
- How much does a Toyota Sequoia cost to repair?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual cost at $642. The average for full-size SUVs is $784. That makes the Sequoia cheaper to keep running than a typical vehicle in its class.
- Do Toyota Sequoias have recall issues?
- Recall counts vary by year. The 2018 model has five and the 2019 has six, while 2020, 2021 and 2022 each have two. One owner says a dealer skipped pending recall work, so confirm every recall is closed on any truck you consider.
How we score the Toyota Sequoia
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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