Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21E103000 Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V920000 Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V244000 Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V685000 Air Bags May Not Deploy as Intended/FMVSS 208, 214 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Together, the 7 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia has a mixed record with recalls, primarily centered on hydraulic power steering issues and fuel pump reliability. Owner complaints are minimal, indicating these issues aren't widespread in practice. This reflects typical reliability, with a few common problem areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| airbag control unit | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks under vehicle
- Steering fluid drops
- Inconsistent fuel gauge readings
- Airbag warning light
- Delayed response from brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.