2015 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sequoia years
- Not enough data 16th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Sequoia. That ranks 16th out of 22 Sequoia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 18,200 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | 18,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22% | 2,265 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 4,400 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 4,400 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 130 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 40,300 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11% | 100,042 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 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 vehicle is a 2015 Toyota Sequoia with the 5.7L V8 engine and approximately 192,632 miles. The vehicle developed an abnormal internal engine/timing noise, especially when warm. An authorized Toyota dealer inspected the vehicle and diagnosed an internal engine/timing-related condition involving…
Rear latch not locking or latching correctly leading to liftgate opening while driving. Has happened repeatedly, will latch some days and not other dealer said no recalls available but seems to be common problem on online forums.
My wife was driving Interstate 81 from Tennessee to West Virginia at 70 mph when her right front tire blew out. Two months prior to this we were driving approximately 40 mph on a back road and the left front tire blew out. These are Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season 275/55 R20, purchased…
We parked our car in our garage at about 11:30 am. I went to the garage around 4pm to get my wallet and the sunroof was shattered. There was a small amount of glass in the car, and more glass on top. The glass was cracked and bowed upwards, like it had exploded from the inside. There were no cracks…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR FLASHED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT ENGAGED. CRYSTAL TOYOTA (220 US-22, GREENBROOK, NJ 08812, [redacted]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE…
Other Toyota Sequoia years
← 2014 Sequoia · 2016 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 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 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 2015 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.