2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sequoia Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. That is the most of any Sequoia Hybrid model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 18%), typically at around 13,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 18% | 13,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 13% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 5% | 14,075 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | 21,463 | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls (5)
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Back over prevention:software
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Structure:body:bumpers; trailer hitches
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A tow hitch cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Risk: Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Toyota factory manufactured passenger side roof rail broken under normal driving conditions.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock and lock the front driverâs side door. Due to the failure, the contact was forced to manually lock the front driverâs side door upon exiting and crawl through the front passengerâs side door to…
The roof rail is detaching from front to back due to weak clips or tabs, which can easily break and cause the rails to fall off while driving, posing a safety risk. Toyota attributes this issue to external factors and advises owners to avoid tunnel car washes, as they can also cause the tabs to…
Formal complaint that 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Sequoia equipped with the 3.4L twin-turbo V6 engine architecture (V35A-FTS) suffering from the notorious main bearing failure be included in the current recall of 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Tundra. If the engine block mechanically seizes, the entire drivetrain…
The motor in our 2023 Toyota Sequoia with around 32,000 miles failed and left me stranded on the side of a two lane highway in the middle of the night. Toyota only wants to replace the engine block and will not extend the warranty on the motor after it is repaired. This is the same motor that is in…
Other Toyota Sequoia Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sequoia Hybrid | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 Sequoia Hybrid | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 Sequoia Hybrid | 37 | 5 |
| 2023 | 39 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?
Owners most often report structure, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sequoia Hybrid model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.