2010 Toyota SEQUOIA: complaints, problems and recalls

WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED. NO CARPET WAS OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL AND CARPET HAD BEEN REPLACED BY TOYOTA ALREADY. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10314557 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO HE HAD TO REACH OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE TO DO SO. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE WAS A SAFETY RISK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,700.

Owner-reported narrative. 9,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329118 at NHTSA ↗

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA: LATCH ON REAR TAILGATE BROKE WITH 62K MILES AND 2.5 YEARS INTO OWNING NEW VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM DEALER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MANY SEQUOIA AND SIENNA OWNERS (BASED ON VARIOUS BLOGS AND MESSAGE BOARDS THAT ARE FOUND ON THE INTERNET). THE PART APPEARS TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CONNECTS OFF CENTER TO THE CABLE THAT ALLOWS THE REAR DOOR TO BE OPENED. THE DEALER CHARGES $254 FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR FOR THE REPAIR. BASED ON HOW MANY COMPLAINTS EXIST REGARDING A PIECE THAT SHOULD WORK FOR MANY, MANY YEARS, I…

Owner-reported narrative. 62,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10340951 at NHTSA ↗

2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. BRAND NEW. BUMPER BEGAN TO MELT FROM EXTREME HEAT EMITTING FROM EXHAUST PIPE. STRONG SMELL OF SMOKE IN VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO TOYOTA. HAD TOYOTA REP. INSPECT. HE STATED THAT TOYOTA HAS REC.'D. OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SAME AND THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON SOLUTION. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10351093 at NHTSA ↗

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00P, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON MY 2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA BLOWOUT. THE TIRE HAD BEEN DRIVEN 206 MILES. THE BLOWOUT WAS SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING. FORTUNATELY, AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING SLOWLY ON A CITY STREET. THE TIRE IS A MICHELIN LTX A/S, DOT M3B9 UJ1X 3709. I HAVE FILED A REPORT OF THE ABOVE WITH THE DEALER, BURDICK TOYOTA-SCION, CICERO, NY. I HAVE ASKED THAT ALL MICHELIN TIRES BE REPLACED. I AM WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 206 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358202 at NHTSA ↗

IN JUNE 2010, TOOK FAMILY VACATION FROM VIRGINIA TO DISNEY WORLD. PULLED TRAVEL TRAILER RATED BELOW TOW RATING (7,000 LBS). WHEN ARRIVED, NOTICED THAT THE REAR BUMPER MELTED ALL AROUND THE EXHAUST. EXHAUST DOES NOT CLEAR THE BUMPER. IF YOU LOOK AT OTHER TOW VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CLEARLY IS AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE EXCESS LOAD FROM PULLING THE TRAILER CREATES EXCESS HEAT. REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO TOYOTA, THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A NEW BUMPER, CHANGED NOTHING ELSE. DECIDED I DID NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN, WENT TO A TOYOTA PARTS SITE…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10361393 at NHTSA ↗

2010 SEQUOIA PLATINUM EDITION. WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE REAR BUMPER SECTION AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE EXIT BECOMES BLACK AND MELTS FROM THE EXTREME HEAT. A FIRE HAZARD. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO CORRECTIVE ACTION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10384707 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE PULLING OUR TRAVEL TRAILER WITH OUR 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED 5.7, UPON STOPPING TO FUEL UP THE BUMPER AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE HAD MELTED AND WAS SMOKING. WE NOTICED IN THE INTERIOR A FOUL SMELL, LIKE A PLASTIC BURNING BUT COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. WE STOPPED TO FUEL UP AND I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN DISCOVERED WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS. THE TOW VEHICLE WAS WELL WITHIN LIMITS ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 19,255 miles reported. Look up ODI 10415155 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2010-01-21 (January 21, 2010)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Reported: 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)

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.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Reported: 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)

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.

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Reported: 2011-03-04 (March 4, 2011)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS CANNOT BE RESET SO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE TPMS WILL BE REPLACED. TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY ECU. IF AN OWNER IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER HIS OR HER VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANY TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Reported: 2013-01-16 (January 16, 2013)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Reported: 2014-11-19 (November 19, 2014)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Reported: 2015-10-22 (October 22, 2015)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

Reported: 2016-06-02 (June 2, 2016)

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.

Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Reported: 2021-11-23 (November 23, 2021)

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.

Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.