2014 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sequoia years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Sequoia. That ranks 12th out of 22 Sequoia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (7 complaints, 41%), typically at around 39,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 17owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Toyota Sequoia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 41% | 39,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 18% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | 3,071 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 150 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Toyota Sequoia recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist system; steering:rack and pinion
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota, 11/2024…
The paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. I went to a Toyota Dealership Part Counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (Every time I wash the vehicle it gets worse.) I asked to speak with a service manager at Toyota…
I live in the high rockies and travel daily for work. I have left my studded tires on year-round for 10 years. This is my 3rd time using General Grabber Arctic studded tires. The side wall is damaged on 2, the studs are missing in sporadic spots. They have only been used approx 18k and are worn…
Car was taken in for routine maintenance at local dealership where all work is done -Feb 2023 recommended brakes upon inspection brakes at .2 and .5 wear - pre paid -the part were ordered and took awhile to come in -returned to dealership to have brakes done early April 2023 - found out wrong part…
My 2014 Toyota Sequoia Platinum has the frame rusting problem that other models have had; however my Make/Year is not included in the recall.
Other Toyota Sequoia years
← 2013 Sequoia · 2015 Sequoia →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sequoia | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Sequoia | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 Sequoia | 20 | 4 |
| 2017 Sequoia | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 11 | 2 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 |
| 2013 Sequoia | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 20 | 3 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 17 | 6 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 31 | 9 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 67 | 8 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 136 | 7 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 202 | 8 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 352 | 9 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 380 | 6 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 565 | 6 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 666 | 6 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 531 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Toyota Sequoia a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sequoia model years, the 2014 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.