2025 Toyota Sequoia HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-657 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure30
Seats10
Air bags11
Visibility/wiper10
Service brakes10
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

48%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

New

Recall 26V-179 · Mar 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehicles · 3,957 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-657 · Oct 1, 2025 · 393,838 vehicles · 314,230 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other Sequoia Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sequoia Hybrid median. How we score

'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid safety ratings

2025 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Sequoia Hybrid owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

We have had 3 interior door handles malfunction within 12,000 miles. This poses a serious risk if the vehicle was in an accident where there was a fire and the interior door handle malfunctioned. Toyota has yet to publish a recall, but it is widely documented online and our dealer service advisor…
Complaint 11764199 · Sep 14, 2026
Interior door handle broke, driver side. Vehicle is just over a year old with 7K miles. Apparently Toyota has confirmed this is defective part, the item is currently back ordered and I'm at 10 plus days waiting for a replacement. This prevents a safety hazard on exiting the vehicle in an emergency.
Complaint 11761843 · Sep 3, 2026
The panoramic moonroof on the 2025 Toyota Sequoia spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was stationary. Nothing hit the moonroof. Was told by the dealership that it was caused by a pressure imbalance and although this is a know issue Toyota will not cover it as corporate doesn't see it as a…
Complaint 11736270 · May 7, 2026

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