Toyota Sequoia Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Toyota Sequoia model year (2001–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota Sequoia Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 597 complaints
44 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem score: 703
1 recall · 448 complaints
9 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem score: 469
6 recalls · 426 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem score: 454
Best Toyota Sequoia Years to Buy
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 8
2 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 9
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Toyota Sequoia — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 21 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 5 | 18 | — | — | 33 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 10 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 20 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 19 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 3 | 18 | — | — | 27 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 14 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 19 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 6 | 10 | — | — | 28 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 7 | 24 | — | — | 45 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 16 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 6 | 52 | 2 | — | 74 | Good |
| 2007 | 8 | 96 | 1 | — | 122 | Good |
| 2006 | 9 | 139 | 3 | — | 172 | Good |
| 2005 | 10 | 251 | — | 2 | 291 | Caution |
| 2004 | 7 | 301 | 25 | — | 372 | Caution |
| 2003 | 6 | 426 | 5 | — | 454 | Caution |
| 2002 | 6 | 597 | 44 | — | 703 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 1 | 448 | 9 | — | 469 | Avoid |
All 26 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Toyota Sequoia Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Sequoia models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Sequoia units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Sequoia models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Sequoia should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2002 Toyota Sequoia if possible. It has 6 recalls, 597 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 703 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Sequoia to buy?+
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 6. It has only 2 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Sequoia has the fewest problems?+
The 2022, 2020, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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