2021 Toyota Sequoia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2021 Toyota Sequoia has 4 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 59, and 1 recall, ranking 8th worst out of 18 model years. It has no assigned verdict, but its complaint index sits below the higher-complaint early Sequoia years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 59/100
- #8 of 18 Sequoia years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 13 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2021 Toyota Sequoia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle shifted from park and rolled backward on its own after the driver door was opened, with one incident reported at 33,236 miles.
- Driver-side shock absorber made creaking, grinding, or knocking noise over mild bumps and could be replicated by bouncing the vehicle.
- Sunroof reportedly shattered while driving on the freeway with no rock or debris found afterward.
- Gas tank developed a crack and leaked fuel while the vehicle sat parked for several hours.
2021 Toyota Sequoia recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2021 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.
2021 compared with other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2021 Sequoia and a complaint index of 59, ranking 8th worst among 18 model years of the Sequoia. It has not been assigned a Good, Best, Caution, or Avoid verdict.
- Does the 2021 Toyota Sequoia have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 21V920000) covers a power steering gear assembly that may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing an oil leak. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2021 Sequoia?
- Fuel System complaints are the top problem area, accounting for 25% of reported complaints, tied with Structure & Body, Suspension, and Transmission & Powertrain, each also at 25%.
- How does the 2021 Sequoia compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 59 is lower than early years like 2005 (100) and 2006 (94), which are rated Avoid, but higher than lower-index years such as 2013 (18, rated Best) and 2015 (12, rated Best).