2020 Toyota Sequoia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2020 Toyota Sequoia has 4 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 29, ranking 13th of 18 model years — better than most Sequoia years. It has one recall, tied to a fuel pump issue shared across many Toyota models.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 29/100
- #13 of 18 Sequoia years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 13 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2020 Toyota Sequoia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (50%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
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 the transmission failing to accelerate at highway speed (70 MPH) before returning to normal after a few minutes.
- One owner described the vehicle losing power and stalling without warning, then being able to pull over safely.
- A driver reported the truck rolling backward down a driveway after being turned off without being placed in park, at 41,000 miles median mileage for transmission complaints.
- Front struts reportedly grind or rumble, with one owner saying the dealer could not replace the part due to inventory shortages.
2020 Toyota Sequoia recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2020 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.
2020 compared with other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints for the 2020 Sequoia, giving it a complaint index of 29 — the 13th-worst of 18 model years, meaning it performs better than most other Sequoia years.
- What problems does the 2020 Toyota Sequoia have?
- The top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, accounting for 50% of complaints, followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 25%. Median mileage at failure for transmission complaints is 41,000 miles.
- Does the 2020 Toyota Sequoia have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 20V682000) covers a fuel pump assembly defect shared with several other Toyota models; Toyota replaces the fuel pump assembly free of charge.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Toyota Sequoia?
- EPA rates the 2020 Sequoia at 14.5 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.