2015 Toyota Sequoia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Toyota Sequoia ranks Best among 18 model years, with a complaint index of 12 and just 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. It has 2 recalls (steering and suspension/wheels), no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 12/100
- #16 of 18 Sequoia years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Toyota Sequoia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (22%)
- Electrical System2 (22%)
- Engine2 (22%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (22%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
- Structure & Body1 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the slip indicator and SRS warning light illuminating without an apparent cause, sometimes clearing after a short drive.
- Owners describe wiring harnesses chewed by rodents leading to electrical problems at low mileage.
- A recurring dashboard 'maintenance required' warning with a red triangle icon was reported as distracting while driving.
- Owners describe a loud bang while driving on the highway with no visible cause, later traced to visibility or glass-related issues.
- One owner reported a sunroof that shattered while the vehicle was parked in a garage, with no prior cracks or impact.
- A front passenger seat belt indicator falsely flashed due to a faulty seat occupant sensor, according to one owner.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Sequoia ranks Best among 18 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 12, the second-lowest of any Sequoia year with only 9 complaints filed.
- What are the most common problems on the 2015 Toyota Sequoia?
- NHTSA complaints are spread evenly across Airbags, Electrical System, Engine, and Visibility & Wipers, each accounting for 22% of complaints, with 2 complaints in each category.
- Does the 2015 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Sequoia: one for a power steering gear assembly that may leak oil, and one for accessory 20-inch wheels with lugnuts needing replacement.
- How does the 2015 Sequoia compare to other Sequoia years?
- The 2015 model year ranks 16th worst out of 18 years tracked, meaning only two years have fewer reported problems, and it carries a Best verdict relative to other Sequoia years.
- What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Sequoia get?
- EPA rates the 2015 Sequoia at 15 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300.