Last updated: 2026-10-10

Toyota Sequoia

Toyota Sequoia Years to Avoid

5 scored model years (2018–2022) · model average 71/100

No model year of this full-size SUV is one to avoid. What changes is the complaint and recall load, which is heavier in 2018 and 2019 than in later years. The 2022 is the year to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2022 72/100
Model average
71/100
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What Are Common Toyota Sequoia Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 complaints

Most reported in 2018

2018: Driver-assist warnings come on falsely and keep coming back.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019

2018: Several unrelated failures fall under this heading.

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

Most reported in 2020

2020: Hesitation and stalling at speed are the more serious concern.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

Most reported in 2018

2018: Long cranking before the engine starts and loss of power while driving are the symptoms described.

Best Toyota Sequoia Year to Buy Instead

72
GoodReliability score: 72 out of 100, rated Good

2022 Toyota Sequoia

As 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.

Score: 72/100 (Good)2 recalls1 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2022 Toyota Sequoia has 2 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Toyota Sequoia years should I avoid?
None sit well below the model's own average. The 2018 and 2019 years rate lowest and carry more recalls and complaints, but they still rate good. If you have a choice, a later year is the safer pick.
Which Toyota Sequoia year is the most reliable?
The 2020 and 2021 years are the highest rated, and 2022 is the site pick among years on the road at least two years. All three have just two recalls each and very few owner complaints.
Which Toyota Sequoia years have transmission problems?
The data shows no broad transmission pattern. Power train complaints total two: one about hesitation and stalling at speed, and one about a rollaway after shutting off without shifting into park. With so few filings, no year is flagged for this.
Is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia a bad year?
Not bad, but it is the most complained-about year. It has 20 owner complaints and five recalls. Electrical issues lead, including false driver-assist warnings. Check recall status and the driver-assist systems before buying one.
Is the 2022 Toyota Sequoia a safe used buy?
Yes, based on the data. It has one owner complaint, about steering, and two recalls. It has been on the road long enough to be the site pick, but have a dealer confirm that recall work is complete.

How we score every Toyota Sequoia model year

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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