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2019 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

75/100

#4 most-complained of 13 Sequoia years

The 2019 Toyota Sequoia has a Complaint Index of 75 and ranks 4th worst out of 13 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, 5 recalls, and 2 injuries, with Fuel System issues being the top problem area.

Complaints
7
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14.5
13 city / 17 hwy

Top 2019 Toyota Sequoia problems

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

  1. Fuel System2 (29%)
  2. Other2 (29%)
  3. Brakes1 (14%)
  4. Seat Belts1 (14%)
  5. Steering1 (14%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)

What owners report

  • Parking brake needs constant adjustment and can lose holding power on hills, especially after brakes get hot, such as when towing a boat to a launch.
  • Third-row seatbelts detached from their floor anchor points while the vehicle was moving, with owners noting signs of material breakdown and rust discoloration on the belt webbing.
  • Power steering rack boots leak, described by a dealer as normal wear even though the vehicle matched a known recall for the same steering gear defect.
  • Air suspension causes the vehicle to lean noticeably to one side, with a measurable height difference between the driver and passenger rear corners.
  • Fuel filler door hinge and pin bend out of shape, preventing the door from opening, closing, or sealing correctly and blocking refueling.
2019 Toyota Sequoia complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2020Feb 2021Sep 2023Apr 2024Jun 2025Jul 2025Apr 2026
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2020 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2025 (2).

2019 Toyota Sequoia recalls

5 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 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

  3. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. 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 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

See all 5 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia →

2019 Toyota Sequoia fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
17 MPG
Combined
14.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,475
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.

2019 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
2017Caution587214
2018Avoid8320414
2019Avoid757514.5
2020No verdict334114.5
2021No verdict674114.5

All Toyota Sequoia years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Compared to other Sequoia model years, 2019 ranks poorly: it has a Complaint Index of 75 and sits 4th worst out of 13 years tracked, earning an Avoid verdict.
What problems does the 2019 Toyota Sequoia have?
NHTSA complaints point to the Fuel System as the top problem area (29% of complaints), along with reports involving Brakes, Seat Belts, Steering, and Suspension. The median mileage at failure across complaints is 22,300.
Does the 2019 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 Sequoia, covering Steering, Fuel System (two separate campaigns), Electrical System (air bag ECU software), and a labeling issue, with none classified as do-not-drive.
Which Toyota Sequoia model years are worse than 2019?
The 2010 model year is worse, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 9 recalls, and the 2012 and 2018 model years are also rated Avoid with Complaint Index scores of 92 and 83.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Sequoia?
EPA rates the 2019 Sequoia at 14.5 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.

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.