2018 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sequoia years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia. That ranks 10th out of 22 Sequoia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 35%), typically at around 459 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 20owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 35% | 459 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 25% | 43 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 20% | 1,725 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 20% | 240 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 10% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 10% | 45 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% | 1,341 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 24,302 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 1 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 45,515 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Toyota Sequoia recalls (4)
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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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Electrical system:software; air bags
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
Electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.
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 own a 2018 Toyota Sequoia experiencing fuel pump failure symptoms including extended crank and loss of power. This issue matches NHTSA Recall 20V012000, which affects similar vehicles with the same fuel pump defect. However, my VIN is not included in the recall despite identical symptoms and…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove abnormally rough. No warning lights were…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance at the local dealer, he was informed that the outer seals were leaking and full of fluid. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rack and pinion seals had failed. The outer seals were…
The sunroof exploded from the inside while driving at highway speeds
In the past few months the automatic braking feature was activated without any reason. No obstruction in front, no unusual weather or driving conditions. Fortunately nobody was close behind and no accident occurred. Today the blind spot and cross traffic indicators stopped working. I have not taken…
Other Toyota Sequoia years
← 2017 Sequoia · 2019 Sequoia →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sequoia | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Sequoia | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 | 20 | 4 |
| 2017 Sequoia | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 11 | 2 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 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 2018 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.