2007 Toyota Sequoia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Toyota Sequoia ranks 3rd worst of 18 model years, with a complaint index of 88 and 136 NHTSA complaints, mostly tied to engine, airbags, and structure/body issues. It carries 7 recall campaigns and is rated Avoid relative to other Sequoia years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 88/100
- #3 of 18 Sequoia years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 136
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13.5 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2007 Toyota Sequoia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine35 (26%)
- Airbags34 (25%)
- Structure & Body29 (21%)
- Brakes20 (15%)
- Other16 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (11%)
- Electrical System12 (9%)
- Steering9 (7%)
- Fuel System5 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (4%)
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 exhaust fumes entering the cabin during acceleration or passing, sometimes causing nausea and headaches.
- Steering has seized suddenly at low speed, in one case leading to a crash into a tree.
- Front suspension ball joints have failed, causing a tire to fly off while driving.
- Seat heaters have caused burn holes and unusual odors in the passenger seat, in one case with fire.
- Sudden unexpected braking sensation has been reported when coming to a stop, described as feeling like being rear-ended.
2007 Toyota Sequoia recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Airbags928,220 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- NHTSA 15V286000May 13, 2015Airbags1,069,055 vehicles
Air bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1-800-762-2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V-655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V-285 which covers all other U.S. states.
2007 Toyota Sequoia fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13.5 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 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.
2007 compared with other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
- Compared to other Sequoia model years, the 2007 ranks 3rd worst out of 18 years tracked, with a complaint index of 88 and 136 NHTSA complaints, mostly in the engine, airbags, and structure/body categories.
- What problems does the 2007 Toyota Sequoia have?
- NHTSA complaints point to engine issues (26% of complaints, median mileage 65,000), airbag problems (25%, median mileage 129,000), and structure/body issues (21%, median mileage 85,882 miles), plus brake and suspension complaints.
- Does the 2007 Toyota Sequoia have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Sequoia, covering airbags, structure and body seat heaters, and front suspension ball joints, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Toyota Sequoia should I avoid?
- The 2005 Sequoia has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid, followed by 2006 at 94 and 2007 at 88, all rated Avoid relative to other Sequoia years.
- How does the 2007 Sequoia compare to newer years?
- Later years like 2013, 2015, and 2016 score much lower complaint indexes (18, 12, and 24) and earn Best verdicts, while the 2007 model's index of 88 places it among the worst Sequoia years.