2014 Toyota Sequoia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Structure:body (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 (342)
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 342 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-12-09 · Unknown Or Other“the paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. i went to a toyota dealership part counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (every time i wash the vehicle it gets worse.) i asked to speak with a service manager at toyota, 11/2024 and was informed that the paint color (0070 blizz…”
2024-12-09 · Structure:body“the paint on my vehicle is peeling off- roof, around all windows and expanding. i went to a toyota dealership part counter to get touch-up paint and they told me that color had a paint recall. (every time i wash the vehicle it gets worse.) i asked to speak with a service manager at toyota, 11/2024 and was informed that the paint color (0070 blizz…”
2024-10-21 · Tires“i live in the high rockies and travel daily for work. i have left my studded tires on year-round for 10 years. this is my 3rd time using general grabber arctic studded tires. the side wall is damaged on 2, the studs are missing in sporadic spots. they have only been used approx 18k and are worn. the manufacture tread warranty is 75k. tire rac…”
2023-12-13 · Service Brakes“car was taken in for routine maintenance at local dealership where all work is done -feb 2023 recommended brakes upon inspection brakes at .2 and .5 wear - pre paid -the part were ordered and took awhile to come in -returned to dealership to have brakes done early april 2023 - found out wrong part ordered needed trd big brake kit - pads needed par…”
2023-03-03 · Unknown Or Other“my 2014 toyota sequoia platinum has the frame rusting problem that other models have had; however my make/year is not included in the recall.…”
2021-07-08 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette“airbag light on and needs spiral cable. safety is at risk because the mechanism to deploy air bag is not functioning confirmed by both dealer and outside mechanic has been inspected by toyota dealership there has been multiple airbag recalls for toyota vehicles during the year my car came out. i feel there needs to be a recall on this airbag issue…”
2020-03-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car doesn't want to start. all lights are on the dashboard. the car runs terribly and stalls at times. the code states the fuel pump needs to be replaced. fuel pump has been on backorder for 5 weeks. over 1300 requests for the part in this area alone. obviously this is a problem with other sequoias as well.…”
2020-02-27 · Seats · 52,000 mi“both front seats are broken. this is a vehicle that is not driven that much it is the 2nd car and used on weekends mostly. i have only had the car for a short period of time never have had car seat or seats break at all now both front seats are broken i thought screws were loose dealer said broken. wtf…”
2020-01-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 98,000 mi“my 2014 toyota sequoia is stalling at low speeds, i.e. when making u turns or slowing up and pressing the gas, there is a 5-7 second delay in the engine responding, this is causing a safety issue when you need to get out on a busy road and you don't have the power needed. i have spent several hundred dollars at the toyota dealership with still no …”
2019-04-11 · Unknown Or Other · 71,000 mi“i was driving on i-10 in louisiana (driving from texas to georgia) when i heard a loud gunshot noise. i pulled over and looked at my tires and around the body of the car and then looked up on the roof. the sunroof was shattered with a huge hole in the middle. i had a dog and 2 and 4 year old in my car. no overpasses or other cars around me. nothing…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.