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2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 19 of 37 complaints (51%) filed on the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid, mostly the tow hitch cover detaching. A related recall, campaign 24V640000, addresses this at a median failure mileage of 3,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
19
51% of 37
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
3,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Tow hitch/bumper cover detaches while driving at various speeds, sometimes falling off on the highway or during a car wash.
  • Some owners report the hitch cover fell off repeatedly, at different mileage points, before any repair was completed.
  • Power liftgate intermittently fails to close automatically, beeping twice and requiring manual force to shut.
  • Liftgate pinch sensor falsely detects an obstruction when none is present.
  • A plastic panel beneath the driver's seat has cracked and broken more than once, even after dealer replacement.
  • Several owners state the dealer confirmed the hitch cover issue as a known, recurring failure.

When 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2024, latest May 26, 2026.

2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month6May 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Feb 2025Mar 2026May 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to May 2026; peak Jul 2024 (6).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid

  1. 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Sequoia Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202310 (26%)
  2. 202419 (51%)
  3. 20254 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have a recall for the tow hitch cover?
Yes. NHTSA campaign 24V640000, reported August 26, 2024, covers 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles where the tow hitch cover can come loose from the rear bumper; dealers replace the cover and modify the bumper free of charge.
How common are structure and body complaints on the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints out of 37 total complaints for the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, or 51% of all complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid is 3,000 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2024 Sequoia Hybrid.
Is the structure and body problem worse in 2024 than other Sequoia Hybrid years?
NHTSA data shows the 2024 model year has the highest share, 51% of complaints, compared to 26% for 2023 and 40% for 2025.

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.