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

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Syntaxlord, CC BY-SA 4.0.
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in 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.
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
2019 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.