2014 Toyota Sequoia: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires; the 2015 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Airbag light on and needs spiral cable. safety is at risk because the mechanism to deploy air bag is not functioning confirmed by both dealer and outside mechanic Has been inspected by Toyota dealership there has been multiple airbag recalls for Toyota vehicles during the year my car came out. I feel there needs to be a recall on this airbag issue”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2021
“My 2014 Toyota Sequoia Platinum has the frame rusting problem that other models have had; however my Make/Year is not included in the recall.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2021
“The car doesn't want to start. All lights are on the dashboard. The car runs terribly and stalls at times. The code states the fuel pump needs to be replaced. Fuel pump has been on backorder for 5 weeks. Over 1300 requests for the part in this area alone. Obviously this is a problem with other sequoias as well.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2020
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“My 2014 toyota sequoia is stalling at low speeds, I.e. When making u turns or slowing up and pressing the gas, there is a 5-7 second delay in the engine responding, this is causing a safety issue when you need to get out on a busy road and you don't have the power needed. I have spent several hundred dollars at the toyota dealership with still no resolution and recently had the spark plugs replaced. I have read on newer models the fuel pumps have had a recall, but at this time not the 2014. Please note for the question below, when did this happen, its been going on now for over a year.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2020
“Both front seats are broken. This is a vehicle that is not driven that much it is the 2nd car and used on weekends mostly. I have only had the car for a short period of time never have had car seat or seats break at all now both front seats are broken I thought screws were loose dealer said broken. Wtf”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2019
“I was driving on I-10 in louisiana (driving from texas to georgia) when I heard a loud gunshot noise. I pulled over and looked at my tires and around the body of the car and then looked up on the roof. The sunroof was shattered with a huge hole in the middle. I had a dog and 2 and 4 year old in my car. No overpasses or other cars around me. Nothing hit the car. It was a spontaneous shatter. No dramatic weather changes.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2019
“I was pulling out of a parking lot and the left rear passenger door flew open at random. I brought the car into a toyota dealer and was told the lock actuator was malfunctioning and they replaced it. Thankfully there were no passengers in that seat.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Dec 2018
“Sunroof on vehicle exploded with no warning or visible cause when driving on interstate 70 a few miles west of denver, co. Explosion was sudden and loud causing immediate shattering of sunroof glass. Interior portion was closed fortunately or glass would have fallen into passenger compartment. 0225201”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. No repairs were performed. The recurring failure progressed and the contact would have to wait several minutes before the vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting the results of the dealer?s investigation of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 400. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 2014 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Toyota Sequoia. The most complained-about area is tires.
Does the 2014 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.