2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 3 complaints and 24 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the fuel filler door hinge and pin, which cause problems opening the door and filling the gas tank. There are also reports about the parking brake requiring continual adjustment and losing its ability to hold the vehicle on inclines.
- Fuel filler door hinge failure. The hinge, door, and pin are bent, preventing the door from opening properly and affecting gas tank access. The door alignment is inconsistent with uneven spacing and an inward dip.
- Gas tank filling obstruction. Bent components prohibit filling the gas tank as the fuel door cannot open fully or close properly.
- Parking brake issues. The parking brake needs frequent adjustment and becomes non-functional when hot, especially on hills. It loses the ability to hold the vehicle during downhill parking.
The 2019 Sequoia is subject to 24 recalls affecting multiple systems including steering, fuel delivery, airbags, and labeling. These recalls address defects ranging from power steering assembly oil leaks to fuel pump failures with associated risks of loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
- Power steering gear assembly. (NHTSA recall 21E103000, 21V920000) Approximately 22,613 vehicles are affected due to manufacturing defects causing oil leaks. This can lead to sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the assembly free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Load capacity label. (NHTSA recall 19V244000) 3,634 vehicles have labels with illegible text. This could cause drivers to unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Dealers will provide corrected labels free of charge.
- Fuel pump failure. (NHTSA recall 20V012000, 20V682000) Over 1.5 million vehicles face fuel pump defects that may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk. Toyota will replace the fuel pump with an improved version free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Air bag electronic control unit software defect. (NHTSA recall 18V685000) 168,187 vehicles may have air bag ECU faults preventing air bag deployment during a crash. Dealers will update the software free of charge to ensure proper air bag function.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney to understand possible legal remedies is advisable if such problems persist.
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Summary
2019
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
3550928
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
1525742 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
1830752 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
3634 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
168187 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Complaints
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
ID: 2112094SERVICE BRAKES
Parking brake requires continual adjustment. Brake becomes non functional when brakes are hot and then park on a hill. Examples would include pulling our boat and going to the boat ramp off the highway. Parking brakes loses any ability to hold the vehicle.
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
ID: 2104646UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fuel filler door hinge and pin does not work properly. The hinge, door, and pin are bent. This prohibits 1) opening the door, 2) filling the gas tank, and 3) the door from closing properly. The spacing around the door is not equal and is askew, tilted to the bottom right and dips inward. Toyota seems to have used this design on other models, eg Camry, Sienna, etc. I located a NHTSA Customer Support Bulletin for those models with a similar fuel filler door hinge and pin design; however, I was not able to not locate one for a 2019 Toyota Sequoia. Your website does not allow video uploads, so 3 photos are attached: 1) widest point the door will open with assistance, 2) widest door will open without assistance, and 3) the door closed. Please look into this matter. Please 1) provide replacement for current owners, and 2) send feedback to Toyota to engineer a better option for future vehicles. Many thanks,
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
ID: 2104645FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel filler door hinge and pin does not work properly. The hinge, door, and pin are bent. This prohibits 1) opening the door, 2) filling the gas tank, and 3) the door from closing properly. The spacing around the door is not equal and is askew, tilted to the bottom right and dips inward. Toyota seems to have used this design on other models, eg Camry, Sienna, etc. I located a NHTSA Customer Support Bulletin for those models with a similar fuel filler door hinge and pin design; however, I was not able to not locate one for a 2019 Toyota Sequoia. Your website does not allow video uploads, so 3 photos are attached: 1) widest point the door will open with assistance, 2) widest door will open without assistance, and 3) the door closed. Please look into this matter. Please 1) provide replacement for current owners, and 2) send feedback to Toyota to engineer a better option for future vehicles. Many thanks,