repaired · 2023 Q4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 Toyota SequoiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2010 Toyota Sequoia, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-396 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Toyota Sequoia has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
2Power train
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Latches/locks/linkages
88 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2010 Toyota Sequoia 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.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Show 5 more recalls
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for…
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION,…
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
2010 vs. every other Sequoia 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 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Toyota Sequoia safety ratings
2010 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sequoia owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was moisture and condensation in the air injection pump and the air switching valve. The…
DISCOVERED REAR BUMPER WAS SEVERELY BURNED AROUND TAIL PIPE AFTER PULLING A TRAILER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM MODESTO TOYOTA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MODESTO TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM AS A FACTORY DEFECT. THEY INSPECTED THE PROBLEM AND REPORTED BACK TO ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG…
IT MADE NOISE ON START AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING THE FLAMES/SMOKE CAME UNDER THE ENGINE/HOOD AND WHOLE VEHICLE GOT BURNED IN FEW MINUTES. RECENTLY HAD 30K SERVICE DONE BY TOYOTA DEALER. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. *TR
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