2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 3 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report sudden activation of vehicle stability control and traction control warning lights while driving at highway speeds. This event causes abrupt deceleration and loss of wheel control, creating dangerous driving conditions.
Common Issues- Sudden loss of control. The vehicle unexpectedly decelerates and nearly flips over when the VSC and TRAC warning lights activate at highway speeds.
- Warning lights activation. The VSC and TRAC lights illuminate simultaneously without clear cause, accompanied by a beeping noise.
- Repeated failure to diagnose. Multiple repair shops have been unable to identify or fix the cause of the sudden loss of control and warning light activation.
The vehicle is subject to five recalls mainly involving the air bag system. These recalls address defects related to the passenger and driver frontal air bag inflators, which may rupture or explode upon deployment, potentially causing injury or death.
Recalls- Passenger air bag inflator rupture. (NHTSA Recall 15V285000) Affects 1,973,468 vehicles including model years 2002-2007 Sequoia. The inflator may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during deployment, sending metal fragments into the vehicle cabin. Toyota dealers will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge.
- Passenger air bag inflator rupture in specific regions. (NHTSA Recall 15V286000) Covers 1,069,055 vehicles shipped to coastal and high-humidity areas. The inflator poses a rupture risk on deployment with metal fragment hazards. Toyota offers replacement of the passenger air bag at no cost.
- Passenger air bag inflator explosion. (NHTSA Recall 18V883000) Includes 168,993 vehicles from model years 2002-2005 Sequoia. Propellant degradation may cause inflator explosions during deployment, risking serious injury. Dealers will replace the inflator or air bag assembly free of charge.
- Passenger air bag inflator explosion after prior replacement. (NHTSA Recall 19V741000) Impacts 928,220 vehicles including 2002-2007 Sequoia. Vehicles with previously replaced air bag inflators face rupture risk due to degradation. Toyota will notify owners and provide needed replacements free of charge.
- Driver air bag inflator explosion after prior replacement. (NHTSA Recall 19V741000) Affects the same 928,220 vehicles as the passenger side recall. The driver air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation, causing metal fragment hazards. Toyota dealers will replace the driver inflator free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated control system failures or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney may help clarify these rights.
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Summary
2002
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
4139736
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
928220 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
168993 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
1069055 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
1973468 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Complaints
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
ID: 2124983UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving my 2002 Toyota Sequoia on the freeway at approximately 65 mph on the [XXX] when suddenly the vehicle made a beeping noise and the VSC Light and TRAC Light came on. The vehicle suddenly lost control in the wheels and tires and suddenly decelerated out-of-nowhere. Due to the sudden, abrupt movement and loss of control, the vehicle nearly flipped over. It was an extremely dangerous, possibly life-threatening situation. Thankfully, I was attentive and alert and had both hands on the wheel and was able to get the vehicle in control. This happened before two times and this would be the third time. I have taken the vehicle to several different auto repair shops and they have been unable to pin point and fix the problem. Because this issue continues to happen and puts me into dangerous situations repeatedly, I firmly believe that this is a bigger malfunctioning/defect problem that Toyota needs to address and fix. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
ID: 2124982ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving my 2002 Toyota Sequoia on the freeway at approximately 65 mph on the [XXX] when suddenly the vehicle made a beeping noise and the VSC Light and TRAC Light came on. The vehicle suddenly lost control in the wheels and tires and suddenly decelerated out-of-nowhere. Due to the sudden, abrupt movement and loss of control, the vehicle nearly flipped over. It was an extremely dangerous, possibly life-threatening situation. Thankfully, I was attentive and alert and had both hands on the wheel and was able to get the vehicle in control. This happened before two times and this would be the third time. I have taken the vehicle to several different auto repair shops and they have been unable to pin point and fix the problem. Because this issue continues to happen and puts me into dangerous situations repeatedly, I firmly believe that this is a bigger malfunctioning/defect problem that Toyota needs to address and fix. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
ID: 2124981STEERING
I was driving my 2002 Toyota Sequoia on the freeway at approximately 65 mph on the [XXX] when suddenly the vehicle made a beeping noise and the VSC Light and TRAC Light came on. The vehicle suddenly lost control in the wheels and tires and suddenly decelerated out-of-nowhere. Due to the sudden, abrupt movement and loss of control, the vehicle nearly flipped over. It was an extremely dangerous, possibly life-threatening situation. Thankfully, I was attentive and alert and had both hands on the wheel and was able to get the vehicle in control. This happened before two times and this would be the third time. I have taken the vehicle to several different auto repair shops and they have been unable to pin point and fix the problem. Because this issue continues to happen and puts me into dangerous situations repeatedly, I firmly believe that this is a bigger malfunctioning/defect problem that Toyota needs to address and fix. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)