2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 3, 2026 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sequoia Hybrid years
Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Sequoia Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

Compare with another car

Most common 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other4
Structure3
Air Bags1 · ~13,500 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~14,000 mi
Seats1
Service Brakes1
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other436%———
Structure327%———
Air Bags19%13,500——
Seat Belts19%14,000——
Seats19%———
Service Brakes19%———
Visibility/wiper19%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 9 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 920269

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:other:labelsMar 24, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. 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: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

Back over prevention:softwareOct 1, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles

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.

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.

I am experiencing severe/violent front brake vibration during prolonged steep downhill descents. The vibration occurs while braking on the descent and returns to normal once I reach the bottom. It lead so severe it shook the entire vehicle.

Service Brakes · received Oct 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768769

We have had 3 interior door handles malfunction within 12,000 miles. This poses a serious risk if the vehicle was in an accident where there was a fire and the interior door handle malfunctioned. Toyota has yet to publish a recall, but it is widely documented online and our dealer service advisor…

Structure · received Sep 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764199

Driver side seat, lower molding breaking. Stress from entering and exiting the vehicle. Know issue from research I've done

Seats · received Sep 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762058

Interior door handle broke, driver side. Vehicle is just over a year old with 7K miles. Apparently Toyota has confirmed this is defective part, the item is currently back ordered and I'm at 10 plus days waiting for a replacement. This prevents a safety hazard on exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

Structure · received Sep 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761843

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with a Toyota warranty denial. I own a 2025 Toyota Sequoia that is still under warranty. I first brought it to Mountain States Toyota because the power liftgate would only partially open, beep repeatedly, and would not open or close correctly using…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11750453

Other Toyota Sequoia Hybrid years

← 2024 Sequoia Hybrid · 2026 Sequoia Hybrid →

See all Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems by year, every Toyota model, or the Toyota VIN decoder.

Similar Toyota models

Embed this 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid badge on your site

Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?

Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.