2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 Sequoia Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid has the highest complaint index (100) of the three model years with data, ranking worst of 3, with 38 complaints and 5 recalls. Structure & Body issues, especially a detaching tow hitch cover, lead the complaint areas at 26%.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 20 city / 23 hwy
Top 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body10 (26%)
- Other7 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (16%)
- Brakes5 (13%)
- Electrical System5 (13%)
- Engine5 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (8%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
What owners report
- Rearview camera screen goes black in reverse, disabling the back-over prevention system, especially in inclement weather.
- Tow hitch cover detaches from the rear bumper while the vehicle is parked, with no warning light illuminated.
- Towing mirrors are large enough to block view of cross traffic at stop signs, especially with standard seating position.
- Windshield wipers stop mid-cycle during heavy rain and lock at a 45-degree angle, obstructing visibility.
- Driveshaft vibration appears at low mileage and worsens above 45 mph, sometimes triggering false lane departure warnings.
- Lane Tracing Assist fails to deactivate when a trailer is attached, providing unwanted steering inputs that can induce trailer sway.
2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V657000Oct 1, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras393,838 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
- NHTSA 24V640000Aug 26, 2024Structure & Body43,395 vehicles
Trailer hitches
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A tow hitch cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.
- NHTSA 24V548000Jul 23, 2024Other33,848 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Sequoia Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Sequoia Hybrid has the highest complaint index (100) among the three model years tracked, ranking worst of 3. It has 38 complaints, 5 recalls, and one reported crash tied to a camera failure.
- What problems does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have?
- Structure & Body complaints lead at 26% of all reports, largely tied to a tow hitch cover that can detach from the rear bumper. Transmission & Powertrain, Brakes, Electrical, and Engine complaints each account for 13-16% of reports.
- Does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Sequoia Hybrid, covering the rearview camera display, the tow hitch cover and bumper, transmission control software, the spare tire carrier chain, and a labeling issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Sequoia Hybrid compare to the 2024 and 2025 model years?
- The 2023 model has a complaint index of 100, higher than the 2024's 50 and the 2025's 0, and it ranks worst of the 3 years with data. The 2024 has a similar complaint count (37) and same number of recalls (5), while 2025 has far fewer complaints (10) and recalls (2).
- What is the median mileage for failures in the 2023 Sequoia Hybrid?
- Across all reported issues, the median mileage at failure is 21,463 miles. Structure & Body complaints show a median of 21,650 miles, while Electrical System complaints show a much higher median of 92,000 miles.