Verdict
2023 Toyota Sequoia: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 35 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 53% of 2023 SUVs. Structure leads the reports (14%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
35
Reports to NHTSA, 2023
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
21
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 53% of 2023 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Structure issues lead owner complaints (14% of 35 reports), followed by power train (11%).
+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 35 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11731556, ODI 11644874, ODI 11605406, ODI 11601557, ODI 11563784.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia 2WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 21 | 24 | 22 |
| Sequoia 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 | 22 | 20 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2023 Toyota Sequoia: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners filed 35 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia — fewer complaints than 53% of comparable 2023 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?
The most-reported problem areas are Structure (14% of complaints) and power train (11%).
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Sequoia between 20 and 22 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.