2018 Toyota Sequoia Safety Report
2018 Toyota Sequoia Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2018 Toyota Sequoia. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (19) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Toyota Sequoia with 4 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Toyota Sequoia before buying across this generation. |
Toyota Sequoia Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Toyota Sequoia years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Sequoia | 6 | 6 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Toyota Sequoia | 7 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Toyota Sequoia | 4 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Toyota Sequoia | 10 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Toyota Sequoia | 4 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Toyota Sequoia | 8 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2018 Toyota Sequoia Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2018 Toyota Sequoia, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyFuel System, Gasoline
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel System, Gasoline issues Toyota onlySteering
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Toyota onlyLane Departure,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Toyota onlyElectrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Toyota onlyFuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia
Reliability Score
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia receives a reliability score of 87 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power Assist System Recalled by Toyota for certain 2008-2022 Sequoia models due to potential steering assist failure. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel Pump Recalled for 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, and Sequoia models due to potential failure to start. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Lane Departure And Rear Cross-Passing Warning Reported to activate without reason, potentially causing driver distraction. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Pre-Collision System Reported to have issues with the PCS light coming on when the system is active. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2018 Toyota Sequoia:
Hydraulic power assist system issues are a common problem.
Fuel pump malfunctions are a frequent issue.
Software issues are reported.
Lane departure and pre-collision systems have reported malfunctions.
Recall Details for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Summary: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupa...
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2018 Toyota Sequoia with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove abnormally rough. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The cont...
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance at the local dealer, he was informed that the outer seals were leaking and full of fluid. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rack and pinion seals had failed. The outer seals were leaking and full of fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related...
The sunroof exploded from the inside while driving at highway speeds
In the past few months the automatic braking feature was activated without any reason. No obstruction in front, no unusual weather or driving conditions. Fortunately nobody was close behind and no accident occurred. Today the blind spot and cross traffic indicators stopped working. I have not taken it into the dealer yet. I will do so soon.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the lane departure and rear cross passing warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to inspect the vehicle however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Several months later, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to ...
I TOOK MY 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA (VIN: [XXX]) ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 FOR THE SIX-MONTH TOYOTACARE SERVICE TO AMERICAN TOYOTA LOCATED AT 5995 ALAMEDA BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113 WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE SIX-MONTH TOYOTACARE SERVICE WILL INCLUDE FIXING ANY PENDING SAFETY RECALL. HOWEVER, AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN I CHECKED THE PAPERWORK, I FOUND OUT THAT THE PENDING SAFETY RECALL (MANUFACTURER REC...
AUDIO MULTIMEDIA (INCLUDING HANDSFREE DRIVING DEVISE AND GPS) WITHOUT ANY REASON AND WHILE THEY ARE IN USE REBOOTING AND REBOOTING, AND CAN CAUSE DISTRACT THE DRIVER
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. I WAS DOING 65 MPH IN THE CARPOOL LANE. NO APPARENT DEBRIS FROM SURROUNDING VEHICLES. FRONT CAR WAS FAR AWAY, SIDE VEHICLES DRIVING SLOWER AND NO TRUCKS. ALL THE EDGES OF THE REMAINING GLASS ARE FACING OUTWARD AS IF THERE WAS TOO MUCH PRESSURE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I HAD COMPLAINED EARLIER TO THE DEALER ABOUT A WIND WHISTLING NOISE WHICH THEY WERE UNAB...
PRE COLLISION SYSTEM(PCS) IS NOT WORKING. THE TWO PROBLEMS ARE 1. THE PCS OFF LIGHT COMES ON DASH WHEN THE PCS IS ON AS EVIDENCED BY THE PHOTOS. 2. THE PCS SYSTEM DOES NOT APPLY THE BRAKES IN A NEAR COLLISION. CAR WAS TAKEN INTO TOYOTA OF GREENVILLE AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH OTHER TOYOTAS BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION. NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH A CAR WITH A FAULTY SAFETY FEAT...
RENTED VEHICLE FROM HERTZ IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK ON 10/14/18. WHEN I RETURNED VEHICLE ON 10/18/18, THE RENTAL CAR ASSOCIATE WROTE "SAFETY" ON THE WINDOW. WHEN I ASKED WHAT THE "SAFETY" WAS FOR, HE SAID, "... THIS VEHICLE IS UNDER RECALL AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN RENTED TO YOU." NHTSA #18V685 - AIR BAG MAY DISABLED DUE TO FAULTY PROGRAMMING. ADDITIONALLY, RECALL NUMBER 18V122000 RECALL DATE ...
I AM HAVING A RECURRENT PROBLEM WITH MY 2018 SEQUOIA IN THAT I AM CONSISTENTLY GETTING WARNING LIGHTS AND ALARMS GOING OFF FOR 'BRAKE WARNING,' REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT, 'BLIND SPOT MONITOR MALFUNCTION' AND 'FRONT CAMERA MALFUNCTION.' IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND THEY KEEP SAYING THERE ARE COMPUTER GLICHES AND KEEPNUPDATING THE SOFTWARE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. TOYOTA SENT DOWN A TECH FROM DENV...
THE SEATS FROM 2 AND 3 ROW VIBRATES AND MAKES NOISE,SEAT BELTS GETS STUCK AND DOESN'T RETRACK BACK COMPLETELY INSIDE AND GET TWISTED EVERY SINGLE TIME.EVERY SINGLE TIME I HAVE TO PUT THE BELT INSIDE MANUALLY
RECEIVED TOYOTA RECALL NOTICE FOR MY VEHICLE; SPECIFICALLY BY VIN. CALLED A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND THIS RECALL. CALLED TOYOTA WHO SAID IT WAS FIXED ON MY VEHICLE AT A TIME WHEN THEY DID NOT HAVE POSSESSION!! SO IS IT OK TO DRIVE??
BLIND SPOT MONITOR MALFUNCTION. REAR TRAFFIC ALERT MALFUNCTION. PRE COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE ODOMETER READING OF 312 MILES. TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND A SOFTWARE UPDATE WOULD REMEDY THIS. WENT TODAY 3/21/18 TO HAVE UPDATE INSTALLED. WITHIN 25 MILES OF LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE WARNINGS AND MALFUNCTIONS WE'RE BACK ON. THE SOFTWARE UP...
EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND UPON INITIALLY MOVING FORWARD THE FIRST 50 FEET, A LOUD CLUNK IS HEARD AND IT CAN ALSO BE FELT IN THE FOOT PEDALS AND THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED AND THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD THE FIRST 50 FEET OR SO. IT DOES NOT OCCUR ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE DRIVE. I FEELS AS IF IT'S A FRONT SUSPENSION ISSUE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ADAPTIVE COLLISION WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD RESET ITSELF. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD, THE AUTO BRAKING FEATURE INDEPENDENT...
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM MARK MILLER TOYOTA ON FRI DEC 29TH, LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AT 12:10PM WITH 39 MILES ON IT. RAN A FEW ERRANDS AND SHOWED MY FRIENDS, WE WENT TO LEAVE AFTER EATING SOME FOOD AND AT 45 MILES IN MY ODO I GOT 2 ERROR MESSAGES. "BLIND SPOT MONITOR MALFUNCTION, VISIT YOUR DEALER" AND "REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT MALFUNCTION, VISIT YOUR DEALER". I HAD ONLY PUT 6 MILES ON THIS ...
THE VEHICLE HAS A MALFUNCTION ON THE REAR CROSS TRAFFIC, BLIND SPOT MONITOR AND POSSIBLE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL - AT ONLY 30 MILES.
ISSUE: SAFETY FEATURES FAILING AT LESS THAN 500 MILES PROBLEM STATEMENT: AT LESS THAN 500 MILES THE SAFETY SENSORS ( COLLISION PREVENTION, CRUISE CONTROL ADAPTABLE SPEED, REAR CROSS TRAFFIC, BLIND SPOT MONITOR ) ARE FAILING REPEATEDLY. DEALER HAS CONTACTED TOYOTA FOR SUPPORT. NO ETA AT PRESENT.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2018 Toyota Sequoia
Has the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA been recalled?
Yes, the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA have?
The 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 19 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA involve unknown or other (3 complaints), fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints), steering (1 complaints). Other affected components include lane departure,back over prevention,forward collision avoidance, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA.
Should I buy a 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 19 complaints, 5 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The components with the most failures on the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1 complaints), 3. STEERING (1 complaints), 4. LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 3 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
Be cautious of hydraulic power assist system and fuel pump issues, as they can affect vehicle start and safety. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 19 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 19 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Hydraulic power assist system and Fuel pump.
What are the known issues with the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
Known issues with the 2018 TOYOTA SEQUOIA include: Hydraulic power assist system, Fuel pump, Lane departure and rear cross-passing warning, Pre-collision system. These are based on patterns found across 19 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common issues with the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?
Common issues include hydraulic power assist system failures and fuel pump malfunctions.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes, recalls have been issued for hydraulic power assist system and fuel pump issues.
What should I do if I experience issues with my 2018 Toyota Sequoia?
Contact Toyota or a certified dealer for inspection and repair.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of hydraulic power assist system and fuel pump issues, as they can affect vehicle start and safety. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2018 Toyota Sequoia
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The data includes 19 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16