2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid has 37 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns, with a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst of 3 model years. The top problem area is Structure & Body, driven largely by a detaching rear bumper/tow hitch cover.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #2 of 3 Sequoia Hybrid years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 37
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 20 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body19 (51%)
- Brakes5 (14%)
- Other5 (14%)
- Electrical System4 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (11%)
- Engine3 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (5%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
- Seat Belts2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the rear bumper cover or tow hitch cover detaching or flying off while driving at speeds between 25 and 45 MPH, creating a road hazard for other drivers.
- Some describe brakes squeaking loudly from cold starts and even after the vehicle has warmed up, with dealers unable to reproduce or fix the issue.
- Owners report an All-Wheel Drive malfunction warning appearing on the dash with no diagnosable cause found at the dealership.
- Some describe phantom forward-collision alerts and automatic braking triggered with no object in the road, sometimes causing vehicles behind to swerve.
- Owners report the fuel door failing to stay open, flapping in the wind and interfering with refueling.
- Some describe electrical failures including a non-functioning trailer brake controller and distorted or grayed-out 360-degree camera views.
2024 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 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid has 37 complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst among the 3 model years with data. Structure & Body issues, mainly a detaching rear bumper/tow hitch cover, make up 51% of complaints.
- Does the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, covering a rearview camera software error, tire sidewall damage, a loose tow hitch cover, a labeling issue, and unexpected vehicle movement from a transmission control ECU software problem. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the most common complaint on the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid?
- Structure & Body complaints are most common, accounting for 19 of 37 complaints (51%), mostly related to the rear bumper or tow hitch cover detaching.
- How does the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid compare to other Sequoia Hybrid years?
- The 2023 model has 38 complaints and a complaint index of 100, while the 2025 model has 10 complaints and an index of 0. The 2024 model sits in the middle with an index of 50.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid at 21 MPG combined (20 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.