NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Toyota Sequoia Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Toyota Sequoia, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Toyota Sequoia owner complaints
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Sequoia, describing incidents dated June 27, 2022 to July 5, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Together, the 4 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11672713 · Filed
MOON ROOF EXPLODED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON SAM HOUSTON TOLL WAY. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OR ANY INDICATION OF FAULTY ROOF.
ODI #11629180 · Filed
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.
ODI #11482437 · Filed
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 operated normally. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle lost…
Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil
NHTSA #21E103000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 151 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TH01 · Owners notified February 17, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Pump May Fail
NHTSA #20V682000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 1,525,742 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 20TA02, 20LA01 · Owners notified January 21, 2021
Recall group: Denso fuel pumps
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Toyota Sequoia model years
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