2013 Toyota Sequoia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Sequoia. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (3), Engine (3), Structure (2).
Key takeaways
- 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 25% |
| Engine | 3 | 25% |
| Structure | 2 | 17% |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% |
| Tires | 1 | 8% |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2013 Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-19
I have 2013 Toyota, Sequoia blizzard pearl and my paint started chipping. I have reached out to corporate 3 separate times and they have refused to assist me in this matter. Based off the article listed below, I have a window up to 14 years which is quickly approaching and I have been denied by corporate twice and my l...
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2023-11-05
2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited (108,000 miles) Rear lift gate around latch was not designed correctly to allow moisture out. Our vehicle is in pristine shape other than the rear lift gate latch. By the time you notice it, it’s too late and unfixable. I’ve seen these get so bad from doing internet research some people h...
Wheels - filed 2022-01-15
Due to a latent defect, Toyota's chrome lug nuts swell such that the lug wrench no longer fits the nuts. Owners confronted with flat tires are stranded on roadsides, potentially out of cell phone range, because they are unable to change the tire. I personally was stranded at midnight due to this defect. I alerted m...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.