2020 Toyota SequoiaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2020 Toyota Sequoia, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-682 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Toyota Sequoia

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 11, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Toyota Sequoia has problems

4 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
Power train21
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2020 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.

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 →

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

2020 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

2020 Toyota Sequoia safety ratings

2020 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: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Sequoia owners report

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

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed, without warning. The contact stated that after driving for several minutes, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle lost…
Complaint 11482437 · Sep 1, 2022 · 41,000 miles
Stopped truck turned it off, forgot to put in park, got out of truck, truck began to roll backwards done my driveway. I had hop back in while trucks was rolling backwards
Complaint 11471264 · Jun 27, 2022

Own a 2020 Sequoia?

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