*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Power train
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 timing chain tensioners, timing chains, chain guides, camshaft gears, lifters, gaskets/resealing, and related labor. The estimated repair cost is approximately $19,716. The concern is safety-related because if the timing chain, tensioners, or related internal engine components fail while the vehicle is being driven, especially at highway speeds, the engine could stall, lose motive power, or become…
May 26, 2026Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock
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.
Dec 20, 2024Tires › Tread/belt
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 approximately in August 2020, with approximately 40,000 miles.
Jun 18, 2022Visibility/wiper
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 IN THE GLASS PRIOR TO THIS, NOR WAS THE TEMPERATURE BELOW FREEZING THAT DAY. NOTHING COULD HAVE FALLEN ON THE ROOF IN THE GARAGE. I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THAT MUCH DAMAGE TO THAT TYPE OF TEMPERED GLASS AND US NOT REALIZE IT. IT'S LIKE IT JUST BLEW UP FROM THE INSIDE, IVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT.
Dec 14, 2019 · 100,042 milesAir bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
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, (732) 968-1000) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SENSOR WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Jun 1, 2017 · 32,000 milesVisibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CLEAR AND SUNNY DAY ON A HIGHWAY WITH FEW SURROUNDING VEHICLES, WHAT SEEMED LIKE EXPLOSION WAS FELT AND HEARD. A QUICK ASSESSMENT WAS MADE TO DETERMINE THAT THERE WAS NO ROAD DEBRIS, THE TIRES DID NOT BLOW OUT, AND THERE WAS NO ISSUE WITH ANY SURROUNDING CARS. WHILE THE DRIVER SOUGHT A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER, THE PASSENGER LOOKED AROUND THE VEHICLE TO FIND ALL WINDOWS IN TACT AND SLIGHTLY OPENED THE MOON SHADE, TO DISCOVER THAT THE SUNROOF WAS CRACKED. AFTER PULLING OVER, THE SUNROOF WAS INSPECTED FROM THE EXTERIOR AND THE GLASS WAS NOTICEABLY BOWED OUTWARD, SUGGESTING AN EXPLOSION VS. AN ARTICLE HITTING THE GLASS TO CAUSE THE BREAK. NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF SUNROOF…
Apr 2, 2018 · 40,300 milesVehicle speed control
TOYOTA COMPLAINT, DANGEROUS COMPUTER PROGRAM, CAN CAUSE DEATH. TOYOTA PROGRAMS THE CAR COMPUTER TO POST A "MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" SIGN TO POP UP ON THE DASH. IT HAS A "RED TRIANGLE" ALSO TO GET YOUR ATTENTION. THE SIGN STAYS ON CONSTANTLY UNTIL YOU TAKE YOUR VEHICLE INTO TOYOTA TO BE SERVICED. THIS SIGN IS VERY VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT SEE YOUR SPEED THAT IS HIDDEN BY THE SIGN WHEN YOU TRY TO SET YOUR CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE RUN OFF THE ROAD SEVERAL TIMES WHILE TRYING TO ADJUST MY CRUISE CONTROL AND COULD NOT SEE IT BECAUSE OF THE MAINTENANCE SIGN. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SIGN AND TOYOTA SHOULD REMOVE IT FROM THE COMPUTER PROGRAM. I HOPE SOMEONE FILES A CLASS ACTION…
Oct 8, 2017 · 130 milesElectrical system
WIRING HARNESS WAS CHEWED ON BY RODENT. TOYOTA WILL NOT PAY FOR FIXING BRAND NEW VEHICLE. FOUND SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE AFTER TOYOTA HAS MOVED TO "PLANT-BASED" MATERIALS FOR WIRING HARNESSES. HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH VEHICLE WITH ONLY 11K MILES.
Apr 4, 2016 · 11,000 miles
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