Toyota Sequoia: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Toyota Sequoia model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 Medium | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2013 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2014 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23.5 Low | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2018 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 4 model years, the 2012 Toyota Sequoia carries the highest severity index (40.0, driven by service brakes), while the 2013 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.