2014 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
35/100
#12 most-complained of 18 Sequoia years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Toyota Sequoia has 17 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 35 out of 100 — #12 highest of 18 Sequoia model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is structure & body (5 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 17 hwy
Top 2014 Toyota Sequoia problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other7 (41%)
- Structure & Body5 (29%)
- Electrical System2 (12%)
- Fuel System2 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
2014 Toyota Sequoia recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Steering22,462 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
- NHTSA 17V311000May 11, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,325 vehicles
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
2014 Toyota Sequoia fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 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.
2014 compared with other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Toyota Sequoia a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Toyota Sequoia ranks #12 of 18 among Sequoia model years (Complaint Index 35/100, verdict: Good). It has 17 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Sequoia?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (5 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and fuel system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 39,300 miles.
- Does the 2014 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Sequoia, most recently reported 2021, covering steering and suspension, wheels & tires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Sequoia?
- EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Sequoia at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.