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2015 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

8/100

#12 most-complained of 13 Sequoia years

The 2015 Toyota Sequoia has 9 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 8, the lowest among all 13 model years covered and ranked "Best." Airbags, electrical, engine, and visibility issues each account for 22% of complaints.

Complaints
9
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
13 city / 17 hwy

Top 2015 Toyota Sequoia problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags2 (22%)
  2. Electrical System2 (22%)
  3. Engine2 (22%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers2 (22%)
  5. Brakes1 (11%)
  6. Other1 (11%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (11%)
  8. Structure & Body1 (11%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)

What owners report

  • Front or rear tires reportedly blow out at highway or lower speeds, sometimes twice within a couple months on the same vehicle.
  • Sunroof glass has reportedly shattered while parked, with no prior cracks or freezing temperatures involved.
  • Front passenger seat belt indicator flashes even when the seat belt is engaged, traced to the seat occupant sensor.
  • Dashboard shows a persistent "maintenance required" warning with a red triangle that owners say is distracting while driving.
  • A loud noise similar to an explosion occurs while driving with no tire blowout or road debris found afterward.
  • Wiring harness damage from rodents has caused electrical issues at low mileage, which owners say is linked to plant-based wiring materials.
2015 Toyota Sequoia complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2015Oct 2017Sep 2019Jul 2022Jun 2026
14 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2015 (4).

2015 Toyota Sequoia recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Good2512215
2014Caution5017215
2015Best89215
2016Best1711215
2017Caution587214

All Toyota Sequoia years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Sequoia has a complaint index of 8, the lowest of all 13 model years tracked, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Sequoia years.
What problems does the 2015 Toyota Sequoia have?
NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2015 Sequoia, spread evenly across airbags, electrical system, engine, and visibility & wipers, each making up 22% of complaints.
Does the 2015 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a power steering gear assembly (campaign 21V920000) and one for replacement lugnuts on accessory 20-inch wheels (campaign 17V311000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2015 Sequoia?
Across all problem areas, the overall median mileage at failure for the 2015 Sequoia is 21,500 miles, though individual areas vary, such as 2,265 miles for engine complaints and 70,171 miles for visibility & wipers complaints.
How does the 2015 Sequoia compare to other years?
The 2015 Sequoia's complaint index of 8 is far lower than the worst year, 2010, which has a complaint index of 100 and an "Avoid" verdict, and lower than 2016's index of 17.

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.