2013 Toyota Sequoia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Wheels (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Steering:rack And Pinion 2021-12-23 · campaign 21E103000 · 151 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 2021-11-23 · campaign 21V920000 · 22,462 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2017-05-11 · campaign 17V311000 · 1,325 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
Service bulletins (363)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Showing the 6 most recent of 363 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-19 · Unknown Or Other“i have 2013 toyota, sequoia blizzard pearl and my paint started chipping. i have reached out to corporate 3 separate times and they have refused to assist me in this matter. based off the article listed below, i have a window up to 14 years which is quickly approaching and i have been denied by corporate twice and my local dealer. [xxx] informati…”
2023-11-05 · Unknown Or Other“2013 toyota sequoia limited (108,000 miles) rear lift gate around latch was not designed correctly to allow moisture out. our vehicle is in pristine shape other than the rear lift gate latch. by the time you notice it, it’s too late and unfixable. i’ve seen these get so bad from doing internet research some people hold the door down with straps …”
2022-01-15 · Wheels“due to a latent defect, toyota's chrome lug nuts swell such that the lug wrench no longer fits the nuts. owners confronted with flat tires are stranded on roadsides, potentially out of cell phone range, because they are unable to change the tire. i personally was stranded at midnight due to this defect. i alerted my toyota dealership in peoria,…”
2020-06-22 · Structure:body · 55,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stand still, the contact became aware that the driver's side dashboard was sticky, and melted which caused a chemical odor in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to ray brandt toyota located at 2460 veterans blvd, kenner, la 70062. the contact was informed…”
2020-01-21 · Air Bags“air bag light came on after 6 years. repair part for airbag system $1627. why would this part break? doesn't get used. just sit's in the car. should be a faulty manufactured part. no one in area has the part. seems like something toyota should be covering.…”
2019-06-15 · Engine“my 2013 toyota sequoia with the 5.7 liter engine (only 28,000 miles) is leaking oil by the cam tower (left side). the oil is landing on the manifold which can catch on fire if not repair. not a safe suv to drive on long trips.…”
2018-11-09 · Visibility/Wiper · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that the windshield wiper speed was slower than normal. the failure prevented the contact from seeing the road clearly during heavy rain. the vehicle was taken to mike calvert toyota (2333 s loop w, houston, tx 77054) where they stated that all of the vehicles were manufactured the same…”
2018-11-06 · Unknown Or Other · 148,000 mi“we took our 2003 toyota sequoia to our local private garage here in maine and discovered it is uninspectable due to a totally rusting frame. they deemed it unsafe to drive or be on the road. we have had probably close to 15 toyotas through the years and are so upset that this has happened and is not under recall. one previous tundra that we owned h…”
2017-12-04 · Engine · 50,000 mi“i began having trouble with the dashboard safety lights ( airbag assy ) i took my vehicle back to the dealer for repairs on: 1st attempt.- 2/18/15 diagnostic starter cranks for an extended period of time and then sputters after it does start. excessive fuel smell. 2nd attempt.- 6/29/16 safety light for air gag. diagnostic short in driver's side …”
2016-03-03 · Tires“2013 toyota sequoia. consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective tires. *smd the consumer stated the right front tire blew out, while driving 60 mph. when the consumer pulled over, he discovered the entire factory installed tire had blown and disintegrated. no tire info was given. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.