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2015 Toyota SequoiaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota Sequoia, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-311 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Toyota Sequoia has problems

9 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
Vehicle speed control20
Electrical system20
Air bags20
Power train10
Seat belts10
Tires10
Visibility10
Visibility/wiper10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
1 other systems10

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

2 recalls

2015 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

2015 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Toyota Sequoia safety ratings

2015 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 2015 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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TOYOTA COMPLAINT, DANGEROUS COMPUTER PROGRAM, CAN CAUSE DEATH. TOYOTA PROGRAMS THE CAR COMPUTER TO POST A "MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" SIGN TO POP UP ON THE DASH. IT HAS A "RED TRIANGLE" ALSO TO GET YOUR ATTENTION. THE SIGN STAYS ON CONSTANTLY UNTIL YOU TAKE YOUR VEHICLE INTO TOYOTA TO BE SERVICED. THIS…
Complaint 11032556 · Oct 9, 2017 · 130 miles
MY WIFE FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WITH OUR BRAND NEW TOYOTA SEQUOIA WHILE DRIVING. THE SLIP INDICATOR ICON AND THE SRS WARNING LIGHT ICON STAYS ON. SHE CALLED ME AT WORK AND I TOLD HER THAT SHE MIGHT HAVE PRESSED THE VSC BUTTON THAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. THE NEXT DAY I USED THE CAR AND DROVE MY…
Complaint 10705072 · Apr 11, 2015 · 4,400 miles

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