2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 1 complaint and 25 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle history discrepancies. The single complaint involves odometer fraud discovered during a private sale registration process.
Common Issues
- Odometer discrepancy. A buyer found mileage inconsistency where the odometer reading was 90,586 at purchase but the recorded mileage was 260,000 on vehicle history reports.
The vehicle has 25 recalls affecting multiple systems including labels, accelerator pedal, tire pressure monitoring, seats, power windows, and steering components. These recalls address defects ranging from compliance and safety labeling to critical steering component failures.
Recalls
- Tire selection labels. (NHTSA campno 10V035000) 271,417 vehicles sold between 2005 and 2008 lacked proper load carrying capacity labels, risking overloading. Dealers will provide corrected labels free of charge.
- Accelerator pedal malfunction. (NHTSA campno 10V017000) 2,230,661 vehicles from 2005-2010 may have accelerator pedals that become hard to depress, slow to return, or stuck due to friction lever wear. Dealers will install a reinforcement bar at no cost.
- Tire pressure monitoring system. (NHTSA campno 11V148000) 22,000 vehicles from 2008-2011 have TPMS calibration failures causing incorrect low tire pressure warnings. Dealers will re-calibrate the system and update labels or replace ECU for certain models.
- Load capacity labels. (NHTSA campno 10V036000) 153,418 vehicles sold 2005-2011 missing proper load carrying labels risk vehicle overloading. Corrected labels will be mailed or installed by dealers free of charge.
- Passenger seat occupant sensing system. (NHTSA campno 13V014000) 3,235 vehicles 2009-2013 may have passenger seat occupant sensors out of calibration after accessory modifications, potentially causing airbags to deploy improperly. Dealers will recalibrate sensors.
- Power window master switch. (NHTSA campno 15V689000) 1,814,284 vehicles 2006-2011 risk switch overheating and melting due to insufficient lubrication. Dealers will inspect switches, apply lubricant, or replace circuit boards if needed free of charge.
- Seat heater wiring short risk. (NHTSA campno 14V743000) 3,233 vehicles 2005-2011 may have seat heater wire damage leading to risk of fire. Dealers will disconnect seat heaters and refund the accessory cost.
- Power steering gear assembly oil leaks. (NHTSA campno 21E103000, 21V920000) About 22,613 vehicles from 2007-2022 have power steering gear assemblies prone to oil leaks that may cause sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace assemblies free of charge.
- Seat heater electrical wiring damage. (NHTSA campno 16V396000) 7,749 vehicles 2005-2011 with aftermarket seat heaters risk short circuits and fire hazards. Dealers will disconnect heaters and refund owners free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety-related defects with this vehicle may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney experienced in lemon law could help clarify those rights and options.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Summary
2010
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
4528610
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
151 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
22462 vehicles affected
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
7749 vehicles affected
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
1814284 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
3233 vehicles affected
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
3235 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
22000 vehicles affected
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.
Risk: FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
2230661 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
271417 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
153418 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
ID: 2082321ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,586, and at the time of checking the Carfax, it was discovered that the mileage was 260,000.