2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid, most often about body & structure. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
38
Recalls
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Median mileage
21,463 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Body & Structure is the most-reported problem area, named in 8 of 38 complaints (21%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (6) and driver assistance & safety tech (5) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 21,463 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury.
  • The 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid has 5 recalls on file.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 4 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid model years we track.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems by category

  • Body & Structure
    8 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    7 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train6
Unknown or other6
Service brakes5
Engine5
Electrical system5
Structure:body4
Steering2
Seats2

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k310k–30k130k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid complaints that list mileage.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls (5)

  • Recall 25V657000Oct 1, 2025393,838 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    Toyota 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."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers 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.

  • Recall 24V640000Aug 26, 202443,395 vehicles
    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS · TRAILER HITCHES

    Toyota 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.

    Risk: A tow hitch cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers 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.

  • Recall 24V548000Jul 23, 202433,848 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Gulf 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."

    Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST 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.

  • Recall 24V125000Feb 21, 2024280,663 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Toyota 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.

    Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers 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.

  • Recall 23V468000Jul 7, 20231,398 vehicles
    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    Toyota 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.

    Risk: Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers 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.

Recent 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 2, 202692,000 miLABody & StructureElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock and lock the front driver’s side door. Due to the failure, the contact was forced to manually lock the front driver’s side door upon exiting and crawl through the front passenger’s side door to unlock the front driver's side door. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
    NHTSA complaint #11761606 · source
  2. Filed Aug 26, 2026FLOther / Unknown
    The roof rail is detaching from front to back due to weak clips or tabs, which can easily break and cause the rails to fall off while driving, posing a safety risk. Toyota attributes this issue to external factors and advises owners to avoid tunnel car washes, as they can also cause the tabs to break, resulting in the roof rails falling off during driving. Additionally, water can now enter the rails and the cabin.
    NHTSA complaint #11759640 · source
  3. Filed Jul 21, 2026UTEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    Formal complaint that 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Sequoia equipped with the 3.4L twin-turbo V6 engine architecture (V35A-FTS) suffering from the notorious main bearing failure be included in the current recall of 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Tundra. If the engine block mechanically seizes, the entire drivetrain locks up, rendering the hybrid backup ineffective, creating a major safety issue. (NHTSA Campaign 25V767)
    NHTSA complaint #11751888 · source
  4. Filed Jul 1, 2026MOEngine
    The motor in our 2023 Toyota Sequoia with around 32,000 miles failed and left me stranded on the side of a two lane highway in the middle of the night. Toyota only wants to replace the engine block and will not extend the warranty on the motor after it is repaired. This is the same motor that is in the Tundra that was recalled (NHTSA recall #25V767 for the V35A 3.4L i Force Max twin turbo V6 hybrid). Why is there not a recall on the Sequoia's motor? Now I will have a motor…
    NHTSA complaint #11747652 · source
  5. Filed Jun 19, 2026AZEngine
    Around 63,xxx miles the force max 3.5 l twin turbo v6 hybrid displayed P0521 engine oil pressure switch and P0524 oil pressure to low 2 miles from my house. Sent to toyota on 1 June, engine blown. It has been 19 days and Toyota still hasn't made a decision on "good will" coverage. My wife calls every other day and it car has went thru 2 different teams worth neither of them calling the dealer for information. Desert toyota of tucson is trying to help but toyota is ignoring…
    NHTSA complaint #11745282 · source
  6. Filed Jun 11, 2026OHBrakesEngineSteering
    I would like to create a complaint because my 2023 Toyota Sequoia is not included in the NHTSA recall #25V767 for the V35A 3.4L i Force Max twin turbo V6 hybrid. My Sequoia was manufactured on the same production line as engines that have been recalled for engine debris in the Tundra trucks and Sequoia's. Toyota's reasoning for not including my hybrid vehicle is it's not a safety concern as the hybrid electric motor will provide power if the V35A gasoline portion of the…
    NHTSA complaint #11743519 · source
  7. Filed Apr 25, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain
    I am creating this complaint because my vehicle has not been included in the NHTSA recall # 25V-767 on the V35A 3.4L twin-turbo V6 in my 2023 Sequioa. My vehicle was produced on the same manufacturing line and likely had the same engine debris. Toyota gives the reason for not including the hybrid because it is not a safety issue as the hybrid motor can provide power if the engine fails. However owners who have encountered this issue in a hybrid tundra or Sequioa has said…
    NHTSA complaint #11733811 · source
  8. Filed Apr 16, 2026NCBody & Structure
    The factory (OEM) roof rails on my 2023 Toyota Sequoia have become loose at the front and are popping up, no longer sitting flush or appearing securely attached to the roof. This issue occurs during normal driving and is visible without removing any trim or components. The front portion of the OEM roof rails appears to lift or separate, creating concern that the rails or associated hardware could detach while the vehicle is in motion. This presents a potential safety hazard…
    NHTSA complaint #11731556 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology