2013 Toyota Sequoia: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I have 2013 Toyota, Sequoia blizzard pearl and my paint started chipping. I have reached out to corporate 3 separate times and they have refused to assist me in this matter. Based off the article listed below, I have a window up to 14 years which is quickly approaching and I have been denied by corporate twice and my local dealer. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2025
“Due to a latent defect, Toyota's chrome lug nuts swell such that the lug wrench no longer fits the nuts. Owners confronted with flat tires are stranded on roadsides, potentially out of cell phone range, because they are unable to change the tire. I personally was stranded at midnight due to this defect. I alerted my Toyota dealership in Peoria, Illinois. They said they were aware of the issue on Sequoias and Sienas and that the could not keep enough lug nuts in stock. Toyota has provided no formal notice to owners of this latent defect and safety hazard. Both the Toyota dealership and Toyota care refused to provide without charge replacement lug nuts.”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 2022
“Air bag light came on after 6 years. Repair part for airbag system $1627. Why would this part break? Doesn't get used. Just sit's in the car. Should be a faulty manufactured part. No one in area has the part. Seems like something toyota should be covering.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2019
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“We took our 2003 toyota sequoia to our local private garage here in maine and discovered it is uninspectable due to a totally rusting frame. They deemed it unsafe to drive or be on the road. We have had probably close to 15 toyotas through the years and are so upset that this has happened and is not under recall. One previous tundra that we owned had a frame recalled and this one should be too.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stand still, the contact became aware that the driver's side dashboard was sticky, and melted which caused a chemical odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to ray brandt toyota located at 2460 veterans blvd, kenner, la 70062. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The dealer offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2018
“My 2013 toyota sequoia with the 5.7 liter engine (only 28,000 miles) is leaking oil by the cam tower (left side). The oil is landing on the manifold which can catch on fire if not repair. Not a safe suv to drive on long trips.”Owner report · Engine · May 2018
“2013 toyota sequoia. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective tires. *smd the consumer stated the right front tire blew out, while driving 60 mph. When the consumer pulled over, he discovered the entire factory installed tire had blown and disintegrated. No tire info was given. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the windshield wiper speed was slower than normal. The failure prevented the contact from seeing the road clearly during heavy rain. The vehicle was taken to mike calvert toyota (2333 s loop w, houston, tx 77054) where they stated that all of the vehicles were manufactured the same way. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Dec 2012
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2013 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2013 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Toyota Sequoia. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2013 Toyota Sequoia have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:rack and pinion. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.