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2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 3 Sequoia Hybrid years

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid has 37 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 100, ranking it worst of the 3 model years with data. Structure & Body issues, mainly the tow hitch cover, account for 51% of complaints.

Complaints
37
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
20 city / 23 hwy

Top 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body19 (51%)
  2. Brakes5 (14%)
  3. Other5 (14%)
  4. Electrical System4 (11%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain4 (11%)
  6. Engine3 (8%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (8%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (5%)
  9. Fuel System2 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts2 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the tow hitch cover detaching from the rear bumper, sometimes while driving through a car wash or on the road.
  • Some describe the power liftgate failing to close, beeping twice and becoming unresponsive, requiring the liftgate to be pushed shut manually.
  • Owners report the fuel door not staying open, flapping in the wind and causing accidental fuel spillage during refueling.
  • Some report front brakes vibrating violently on steep downhill grades, then returning to normal at the bottom.
  • One owner described a second-row seat belt buckle wiring harness being pinched and severed at the seat fold pivot point.
  • Some report false forward-collision alerts and automatic braking with no object present, in one case causing a following vehicle to swerve.
2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month7May 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Mar 2025Aug 2025Mar 2026May 2026Aug 2026
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2024 (7).

2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V767000Oct 15, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires11,890 vehicles

    Tires:sidewall

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.

    Risk: A sudden loss of tire pressure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA12.

  3. 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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid →

2024 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.

2024 compared with other Sequoia Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023No verdict5038521
2024No verdict10037521
2025No verdict010221

All Toyota Sequoia Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA data shows 37 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100 for the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, the highest of the 3 model years tracked, meaning it ranks worst among them for reported problems.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?
Structure & Body complaints make up 51% of all complaints, largely tied to the tow hitch cover recall, followed by Brakes at 14% and Electrical System and Transmission & Powertrain each at 11%.
Does the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, covering rearview camera software, tire sidewall damage, a loose tow hitch cover, mislabeled information, and unexpected vehicle movement in neutral. None are do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do 2024 Sequoia Hybrid problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints, the top problem area, is 3,000 miles.
How does the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid compare to other years?
The 2024 has a Complaint Index of 100, higher than the 2023 (50) and 2025 (0), ranking it worst of the 3 years with data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.