Model year guide

2023 Toyota Sequoia

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Toyota Sequoia is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 34 on record.

2023 Toyota Sequoia — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Toyota Sequoia at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined20–22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Toyota Sequoia recalls 5

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V657000 · manufacturer #25TB10 / 25TA10 · NHTSA lists this under Sequoia Hybrid · 01/10/2025

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.

Trailer Hitches NHTSA Campaign #24V640000 · manufacturer #24TB10 / 24TA10 · NHTSA lists this under Sequoia Hybrid · 26/08/2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #24V548000 · manufacturer #24R2 · NHTSA lists this under Sequoia Hybrid · 23/07/2024

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessor…

Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #24V125000 · manufacturer #24TA02, 24LA02 · NHTSA lists this under Sequoia Hybrid · 21/02/2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.

Fix: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire NHTSA Campaign #23V468000 · manufacturer #23TB06/23TA06 · NHTSA lists this under Sequoia Hybrid · 07/07/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.

Fix: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Toyota Sequoia MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,200
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Toyota Sequoia costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,000
Fuel only$16,000
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
208.3 in
Width
79.5 in
Height
74.4 in
Wheelbase
122.0 in
Curb weight
5,730 lb
Front track
67.7 in
Rear track
68.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 111

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 111.

Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra Hybrid, 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid, 2024 –2025 Land Cruiser and Tacoma Hybrid, and 2025 4Runner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the transmission when in Ready ON mode.

Bulletin T-SB-0049-26 · Power Train · Aug 2026

Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse

Bulletin T-SB-0022-25 Rev2 · Service Brakes · Jul 2026

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN 2023 - 2024 SEQUOIA

Bulletin 26TC02 · Electrical System · Jun 2026

OBSOLETE NOTICE March 31, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0022-26.

Bulletin T-SB-0020-25 Rev2 · Structure · Mar 2026

After calibrating a trailer and using the Trailer Backup Guide feature, subsequent use of this feature may result in a “Trailer not detected” message or a blank multimedia display that prevents the display of features such as the backup camera. The multimedia…

Bulletin 26TC02 · Electrical System · Mar 2026

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN 2023 - 2024 SEQUOIA

Bulletin 26TC02 · Electrical System · Mar 2026

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 Certain 2023-2024 Model Year Sequoia HV Certain 2022 – 2023 Model Year Tundra & Tundra HV Trailer Back Up Guide Feature Inoperative Frequently Asked Questions

Bulletin 26TC02 · Electrical System · Mar 2026

Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a high pitch whistling noise coming from one or both outer rear-view mirrors while driving 65 – 85 mph (105 – 137 km/h).

Bulletin T-SB-0022-26 · Structure · Mar 2026

Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to p…

Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Jan 2026

Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.

Bulletin T-SB-0022-25 Rev1 · Service Brakes · Nov 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SEQUOIA HYBRID 2WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: Under certain conditions, a problem with the rearview camera could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 14-inch multimedia display. For the Tundra model, this recall affects both Tundra and Tundra…

Transport Canada #2025522 · Oct 2025

Accessories

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tow hitch cover on the rear bumper could detach while driving. Safety Risk: A tow hitch cover that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to modify the rear bumper and replace the tow…

Transport Canada #2024493 · Aug 2024

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the transmission could cause the vehicle to move forward when the driver shifts to the ''N''(Neutral) position and the brakes or parking brake aren't applied. Note: For the Tundra model, this recall affects both Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models. For the Sequoia model, only the Sequoia Hybrid model is affected by this recall. Safety Risk…

Transport Canada #2024109 · Feb 2024

Accessories

Issue: On certain vehicles, the chain on the spare tire carrier could break. If this happens, the spare tire could fall from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A spare tire that detaches from a vehicle could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to r…

Transport Canada #2023373 · Jul 2023

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Toyota Sequoia

The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV manufactured by Toyota mainly for the North American market since 2000 for the 2001 model year, being derived from the Tundra pickup truck. It is the second largest SUV ever produced under the Toyota brand, after the Japan-exclusive, military-focused Mega Cruiser.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Toyota Sequoia vehicles on record

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2023 Toyota Sequoia — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia get?

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.