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.
2011 Toyota SequoiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2011 Toyota Sequoia, most often about the seats. It is covered by 6 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 January 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Toyota Sequoia has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Seats
2Service brakes
2Engine and engine cooling
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Engine
1Vehicle speed control
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking brake
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2011 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.
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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.
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
2011 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
2011 Toyota Sequoia safety ratings
2011 Toyota Sequoia SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- 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 seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY CHILDREN (5 AND 6 YEARS OLD) WERE IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT IN BACKLESS BOOSTER SEATS WITH SEATBELTS ON. AFTER PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, I HEARD MY 5 YEAR OLD SCREAMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. MY 6 YEAR OLD (WHO REMAINED IN HIS BOOSTER WITH THE SEATBELT FASTENED), MANAGED TO…
MY 2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA ONLY HAS TWO HEIGHTS ON THE THIRD ROW HEADRESTS. THE LOWEST SETTING LAYS THE HEADREST RIGHT ON THE SEAT AND IS TOO LOW TO SUPPORT ANYONE'S HEAD. THE OTHER SETTING ON THE TWO OUTSIDE SEATS RAISES THE HEADREST ALL OF THE WAY UP WHICH IS TOO HIGH TO SUPPORT A CHILD'S HEAD. IN…
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