2018 Toyota Sequoia reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia over 9 years — 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Sequoia years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Hydraulic power steering, Fuel pump, and Electrical system, software.

2018 Toyota Sequoia Limited — Photo by Syntaxlord, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 20), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (4) and Speed control (4). The most filings arrived in 2018 (8 of 20).

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Sequoia has 7 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2019 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Toyota Sequoia. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall steering, hydraulic power steering 2021-12-23 · NHTSA campaign 21E103000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Recall steering, hydraulic power steering 2021-11-23 · NHTSA campaign 21V920000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Fuel pump 2020-01-13 · NHTSA campaign 20V012000

Summary 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.

Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Recall electrical system, software 2018-10-04 · NHTSA campaign 18V685000

Summary 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."

Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.

Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2018-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 18V122000

Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.

Complaints by component (20 total)

Electrical system

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Speed control

Fuel and propulsion system

Lane departure

Service brakes

Air bags

Back-over prevention

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel system, gasoline

Seat belts

Seats

Steering

Suspension

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I own a 2018 Toyota Sequoia experiencing fuel pump failure symptoms including extended crank and loss of power. This issue matches NHTSA Recall 20V012000, which affects similar vehicles with the same fuel pump defect.…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-04-08
"The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. While driving at…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-02-25
"The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance at the local dealer, he was informed that the outer seals were leaking and full of fluid. The vehicle was diagnosed, and…"
Steering · filed 2024-06-06
"The sunroof exploded from the inside while driving at highway speeds"
Unknown or other · filed 2023-06-16
"In the past few months the automatic braking feature was activated without any reason. No obstruction in front, no unusual weather or driving conditions. Fortunately nobody was close behind and no accident occurred.…"
Lane departure, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2021-07-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2018 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars
2018 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Sequoia two-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	13	17	15 MPG	$4300
Sequoia four-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	13	17	14 MPG	$4650
Sequoia four-wheel drive flex-fuel	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	13	17	14 MPG	$4650

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2008–2022

Body styles SUV

Oil SAE 0W-20 (5.7L i-FORCE V8) , 8.5 qt capacity

Tire size P275/65R18 (SR5/TRD Pro), P275/55R20 (TRD Sport/Limited/Platinum/Nightshade)

Towing capacity 7,400 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 21V920 covers certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles (about 22,462 units across both nameplates): the power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly and can leak oil, which can cause a sudden loss of power steering assist. Dealers inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10. Separately, campaign 20V012 covers certain Toyota and Lexus models, including Sequoia, for a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail and cause the engine to stall while driving; Toyota expanded the affected population several times after the January 2020 notice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia reliable?

What are common problems with a 2018 Toyota Sequoia?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 20), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (4) and Speed control (4). The most filings arrived in 2018 (8 of 20).

Is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Sequoia has 7 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2019 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Toyota Sequoia been recalled?

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Toyota Sequoia get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia is 14.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Sequoia?

2nd generation (2008-2022), 5.7L V8.

What generation is the 2024 Toyota Sequoia?

3rd generation (2023-present), i-FORCE MAX hybrid.

What oil does a Toyota Sequoia take?

2nd-gen 5.7L models use SAE 0W-20 (about 8.5 qt with filter); 2023+ i-FORCE MAX hybrids use SAE 0W-20 (about 7.7 qt with filter).

How much can a Toyota Sequoia tow?

Toyota lists up to 7,400 lb on late 2nd-gen 2WD models and up to 9,500 lb on current i-FORCE MAX models; 4WD and trim choice lower the rating—check the door jamb label and owner's manual for your truck.