2020 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 11, 2025 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sequoia years
Not enough data 20th of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Sequoia. That ranks 20th out of 22 Sequoia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Toyota Sequoia
Front view of a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone SUV.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2020 Toyota Sequoia problems

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

Power Train2 · ~41,000 mi
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train250%41,000——
Suspension125%———
Unknown or Other125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 2 complaints
2022: 2202222024: 1202412025: 120251

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Toyota Sequoia recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpNov 4, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 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 assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

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.

Moon roof exploded while we were driving on sam houston toll way. There were no signs or any indication of faulty roof.

Unknown or Other · received Jul 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11672713

Front strut is failing, but dealer cannot replace strut due to lack of inventory and they say a failure in the strut is only if it is leaking. Strut makes grinding/rumbling noise.

Suspension · received Dec 6, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11629180

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed, without warning. The contact stated that after driving for several minutes, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle lost…

Power Train · received Sep 1, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11482437

Stopped truck turned it off, forgot to put in park, got out of truck, truck began to roll backwards done my driveway. I had hop back in while trucks was rolling backwards

Power Train · received Jun 27, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11471264

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Sequoia?

Owners most often report power train, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Toyota Sequoia?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.