2020 Toyota Sequoia reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2020 Toyota Sequoia has 4 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Sequoia years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Hydraulic power steering and Fuel pump.

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 Powertrain (2 of 4) and Suspension (1). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Sequoia has 7 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2021 has 4 complaints, 0 per year. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

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 2020 Toyota Sequoia. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

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 Fuel pump 2020-11-04 · NHTSA campaign 20V682000

Summary 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.

Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Complaints by component (4 total)

Powertrain

Suspension

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"MOON ROOF EXPLODED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON SAM HOUSTON TOLL WAY. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OR ANY INDICATION OF FAULTY ROOF."
Unknown or other · filed 2025-07-11
"Front strut is failing, but dealer cannot replace strut due to lack of inventory and they say a failure in the strut is only if it is leaking. Strut makes grinding/rumbling noise."
Suspension · filed 2024-12-06
"The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed, without warning. The contact stated that after driving for several minutes, the vehicle…"
Powertrain · filed 2022-09-01
"Stopped truck turned it off, forgot to put in park, got out of truck, truck began to roll backwards done my driveway. I had hop back in while trucks was rolling backwards"
Powertrain · filed 2022-06-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2020 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV 2WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars
2020 Toyota SEQUOIA SUV AWD	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

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 2020 Toyota Sequoia reliable?

What are common problems with a 2020 Toyota Sequoia?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (2 of 4) and Suspension (1). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2020 Toyota Sequoia more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2020 Toyota Sequoia been recalled?

The 2020 Toyota Sequoia has 2 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 2020 Toyota Sequoia?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2020 Toyota Sequoia with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Toyota Sequoia get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Toyota Sequoia is 14.5 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.