2014 Toyota SequoiaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Sequoia, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-311 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Toyota Sequoia

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 9, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Toyota Sequoia has problems

17 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
Fuel/propulsion system20
Electrical system21
Tires20
Service brakes10
Steering10
Suspension10
Seats10
Engine10
3 other systems30

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

2 recalls

2014 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.

91%repaired · 2023 Q4

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 21V-920 · Nov 23, 2021 · 22,462 vehicles · 20,475 repaired

Risk. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2018 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 17V-311 · May 11, 2017 · 1,325 vehicles · 1,000 repaired

Risk. Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from 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

2014 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

2014 Toyota Sequoia safety ratings

2014 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Toyota Sequoia, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
In owners' words

What Sequoia owners report

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

The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024…
Complaint 11629634 · Dec 9, 2024
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024…
Complaint 11629633 · Dec 9, 2024
1.THE WINDSCREEN CANNOT RESIST TINY PIECES OF STONE-LIKE DEBRIS OF ABOUT.001CM DIAMETERS THAT SOMETIMES FALL FROM BIGGER TRUCK AND TRAILER AHEAD OF YOU. I HAVE A PROBLEM OF THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE (MY WINDSCREEN HAS A TINY DEFORMATION AS A RESULT OF UNSUSPECTED CONTACT WITH SUCH ROAD HAZARDS) OF…
Complaint 10821915 · Jan 23, 2016 · 12,000 miles

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