2019 Toyota Sequoia Safety Report
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 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 (6) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (6) | 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 | Service Brakes | Compare service brakes issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Toyota Sequoia with 1 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Sequoia | 4 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Toyota Sequoia | 19 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Toyota Sequoia | 4 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Toyota Sequoia | 7 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Toyota Sequoia | 1 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Toyota Sequoia | 10 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Toyota Sequoia Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 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.
Service Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Toyota onlySuspension
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Suspension issues Toyota onlySteering
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other 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 2019 Toyota Sequoia
Reliability Score
The 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Toyota Sequoia
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Service brakes may become non-functional when hot, requiring continual adjustment. This can be dangerous, especially on steep hills. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel System Fuel pump problems are known, with an interim recall notice. This can lead to fuel delivery issues and potential engine problems. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering System Hydraulic power assist steering system may be recalled due to issues. This can affect handling and safety, especially at higher speeds. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Moonroof Moonroof incidents have been reported, though rare. This can be a safety concern if the roof fails while in use. |
Low | Occasional | 0 miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Toyota Sequoia:
Service brakes may become non-functional when hot, requiring continual adjustment.
Fuel pump problems are known, with an interim recall notice.
Hydraulic power assist steering system may be recalled due to issues.
Moonroof incidents have been reported, though rare.
Recall Details for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia
The following 6 recalls have been issued for the 2019 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) 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 I...
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 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 cust...
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: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Toyota Sequoia with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Parking brake requires continual adjustment. Brake becomes non functional when brakes are hot and then park on a hill. Examples would include pulling our boat and going to the boat ramp off the highway. Parking brakes loses any ability to hold the vehicle.
Fuel filler door hinge and pin does not work properly. The hinge, door, and pin are bent. This prohibits 1) opening the door, 2) filling the gas tank, and 3) the door from closing properly. The spacing around the door is not equal and is askew, tilted to the bottom right and dips inward. Toyota seems to have used this design on other models, eg Camry, Sienna, etc. I located a NHTSA Customer Supp...
My 2019 Toyota Sequoia Platinum with air suspension is leaning to the left. The driver rear measured from the center of the tire hub to the bottom of the fender is 1and 1/8 inch lower than the passenger rear. There was a similar Toyota T-SB-0179-17 with a similar issue that was issued for 2013-2016 Toyota Sequoia Platinum vehicles with air suspension. Please look into this and potentially exten...
I took my 2019 Sequoia to Toyota of Knoxville for scheduled maintenance and was told the boots on my rack of my power steering has a leak and needs to be repaired for the cost of $2000. My Sequoia has 84,308 miles and I was told this was caused by "normal wear and tear." When I started looking into it I found a recall for 2008-2022 Sequoias with the exact same issue as mine (Toyota Recall 21TB10 o...
ON FEBRUARY 23RD, 2021, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR ON I-40, THE MOON ROOF ON MY 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA INEXPLICABLY EXPLODED. IT WAS WELL BEFORE RUSH HOUR AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC TO SEND DEBRIS TOWARDS ME. NOTHING HIT ME. THE GLASS EXPLODED OUTWARD. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE ROOF OF MY VEHICLE.
THIS COMMUNICATION IS IN REFERENCE TO A KNOWN FUEL PUMP PROBLEM FOR WHICH WE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE OF RECALL SOME TIME PRIOR TO 5/7/2020 (EXACT DATE UNKNOWN DUE TO COVID SHUT DOWN DELAYS). THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY/REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TIER 2 SUPPORT HAS SUGGESTED THAT I REACH OUT THROUGH NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE IN EXPEDITING A SOLUTION THROUGH TOYOTA MANAGEMENT. ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Toyota Sequoia
Has the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 6 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA have?
The 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The 2019 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 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA involve service brakes (1 complaints), unknown or other,fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints), suspension (1 complaints). Other affected components include steering, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA.
Should I buy a 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 6 complaints, 6 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA are: 1. SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints), 3. SUSPENSION (1 complaints), 4. STEERING (1 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints). SERVICE BRAKES is the single most-reported problem area with 1 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
Be aware of potential issues with service brakes, fuel system, and steering system. Regular maintenance and recalls are important. The 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA has 6 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
The 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 6 owner complaints, 6 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Service Brakes and Fuel System.
What are the known issues with the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA?
Known issues with the 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA include: Service Brakes, Fuel System, Steering System, Moonroof. These are based on patterns found across 6 NHTSA complaints. 6 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes, recalls have been issued for service brakes, fuel pump, and steering system issues.
What should I do if I experience issues with my service brakes?
Have the brakes inspected and adjusted as needed, especially if they become non-functional when hot.
Is the moonroof a common issue in the 2019 Toyota Sequoia?
Moonroof incidents are rare, but it's important to be aware of potential safety concerns.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential issues with service brakes, fuel system, and steering system. Regular maintenance and recalls are important.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Toyota Sequoia
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia. The data includes 6 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 6 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