2019 Toyota SequoiaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota Sequoia, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-244 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Toyota Sequoia

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Syntaxlord, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Toyota Sequoia has problems

7 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
Fuel/propulsion system20
Seat belts11
Service brakes10
Steering10
Suspension10

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

5 recalls

2019 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 →

85%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles · 1,297,112 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2022 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles · 1,540,470 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2020 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 19V-244 · Mar 27, 2019 · 3,634 vehicles · 2,445 repaired

Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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94%repaired · 2020 Q1

Air bags

Recall 18V-685 · Oct 4, 2018 · 168,187 vehicles · 157,443 repaired

Risk. If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in 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

2019 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

2019 Toyota Sequoia safety ratings

2019 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD 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: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Sequoia owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Fuel filler door hinge and pin does not work properly. The hinge, door, and pin are bent. This prohibits 1) opening the door, 2) filling the gas tank, and 3) the door from closing properly. The spacing around the door is not equal and is askew, tilted to the bottom right and dips inward. Toyota…
Complaint 11670121 · Jun 29, 2025
THIS COMMUNICATION IS IN REFERENCE TO A KNOWN FUEL PUMP PROBLEM FOR WHICH WE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE OF RECALL SOME TIME PRIOR TO 5/7/2020 (EXACT DATE UNKNOWN DUE TO COVID SHUT DOWN DELAYS). THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY/REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TIER 2 SUPPORT HAS SUGGESTED…
Complaint 11329523 · Jun 18, 2020

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