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2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Oct 3, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 24, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid, most frequently naming the body & structure, interior & seats and airbags categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 50 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure333.3%
  • Interior & seats222.2%
  • Airbags111.1%
  • Brakes111.1%
  • Seat belts111.1%
  • Visibility111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mar 24, 2026
8,230 units potentially affected
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingManufacturer number See attached Part573View on NHTSA.gov

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Oct 1, 2025
393,838 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingManufacturer number 25TB10 / 25TA10View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Oct 3, 2026

I am experiencing severe/violent front brake vibration during prolonged steep downhill descents. The vibration occurs while braking on the descent and returns to normal once I reach the bottom. It lead so severe it shook the entire vehicle.

NHTSA ID
11768769
Incident
Sep 28, 2026
Body & structure
Filed Sep 14, 2026

We have had 3 interior door handles malfunction within 12,000 miles. This poses a serious risk if the vehicle was in an accident where there was a fire and the interior door handle malfunctioned. Toyota has yet to publish a recall, but it is widely documented online and our dealer service advisor has mentioned this is a serious problem they have seen on other models as well. The three handles have broken on three different occasions: Front driver(2/13/2026), rear driver-side (8/14/2026), and most recently front passenger side (9/13/2026)

NHTSA ID
11764199
Incident
Sep 13, 2026
Interior & seats
Filed Sep 4, 2026

Driver side seat, lower molding breaking. Stress from entering and exiting the vehicle. Know issue from research I've done

NHTSA ID
11762058
Incident
Jul 8, 2026
Body & structureInterior & seats
Filed Sep 3, 2026

Interior door handle broke, driver side. Vehicle is just over a year old with 7K miles. Apparently Toyota has confirmed this is defective part, the item is currently back ordered and I'm at 10 plus days waiting for a replacement. This prevents a safety hazard on exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

NHTSA ID
11761843
Incident
Aug 17, 2026
Filed Jul 14, 2026

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with a Toyota warranty denial. I own a 2025 Toyota Sequoia that is still under warranty. I first brought it to Mountain States Toyota because the power liftgate would only partially open, beep repeatedly, and would not open or close correctly using the buttons. I also noticed the right side of the liftgate was not sitting flush. The dealership confirmed in writing that the liftgate was misaligned, would not operate correctly, and that there was a significant gap on the right side. Their inspection notes also state they found no signs of previous repairs or accident damage and even checked the Carfax, which showed no reported accidents. Before the issue was repaired, the liftgate strut/arm snapped. The dealership is now denying warranty coverage, claiming the damage was caused by an "outside force." I don't understand how that conclusion was reached when the exact problem was documented before the strut failed. To make sure I wasn't missing something, I had the vehicle inspected by an independent auto body shop. They provided a written statement saying they found no evidence of accident damage or any outside-force damage and that the failure appears to be mechanical. I also have photos of the vehicle before it went to the dealership and after it left, showing new damage that wasn't there beforehand. I've contacted Toyota Customer Care, but they told me the dealership makes the warranty determination. At this point I'm trying to understand how a documented liftgate malfunction on a vehicle still under warranty became an "outside force" claim despite the dealership's original inspection and an independent body shop's findings. Has anyone experienced something similar or had success getting a dealership or Toyota to reconsider a warranty denial? Any advice would be appreciated.

NHTSA ID
11750453
Incident
Jun 14, 2026
Visibility
Filed May 9, 2026

Right rear passenger window failed. Came out to my vehicle at 4pm 5/4/2026 at work in a secure lot. Right rear passenger window appeared exploded out. Almost all of the glass was on the ground, only some of the tempered glass fell in onto the seat. Took many pictures showing the glass bowed out. Filed a police report. Police found no foul play, also noting the nature of the damage protruding out. Police are reviewing parking lot camera footage and no foul play has been indicated to date. Took picture of dashboard temperature in the vehicle showing 73 degrees outside, peak temp reports for Batavia NY show 74 degrees. No mowing services took place during the day. No driveway services. Nothing that would introduce flying debris. I park away from other vehicles to protect my vehicle from incidental door damage that may occur if people park too closely. I did not notice any issues prior. I hand wash my vehicle nearly weekly and keep it immaculate. I bought the vehicle brand new. Currently has ~9,300 miles. I have not had time to take the vehicle to Toyota for inspection. The police helped remove the broken glass so I could safely drive home. Using Google I did learn that Toyota is experiencing window defects where windows are spontaneously exploding. Very scary, I have 3 young children and am very thankful this did not happen driving. Reports are while in vehicle it sounds like a gun blast when the windows explode.

NHTSA ID
11736726
Incident
May 4, 2026
Body & structure
Filed May 7, 2026

The panoramic moonroof on the 2025 Toyota Sequoia spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was stationary. Nothing hit the moonroof. Was told by the dealership that it was caused by a pressure imbalance and although this is a know issue Toyota will not cover it as corporate doesn't see it as a issue. Was lucky the screen as deployed as it caught the glass from hitting the driver.

NHTSA ID
11736270
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
Filed Mar 30, 2026

The 2nd panel of the panoramic sunroof literally exploded. Was sitting, stationary after a brief highway drive when it exploded cacophonously. Toyota won't cover under warranty because they're saying that it had to be resultant from an incident. But, literally, it just blew up 100% unprovoked.

NHTSA ID
11728049
Incident
Mar 28, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

T-SB-0021-25 Rev1

ENGINE

Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Global Techstream+ (GTS+) ECU flash reprogramming procedures and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard+ (CUW+). To ensure the correct ECU software is installed, ECUs will require a Security Signature before the ECU will initialize the flash reprogramming sequence. This bulletin also details the process for acquiring a Security Signature from TIS during the GTS+ ECU flash reprogramming process.

26TE04

ENGINE

This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to the engine turbocharger assemblies on certain 2022 – 2025 Model Year Tundra, 2022 – 2025 Model Year Tundra HV, and 2023 – 2025 Model Year Sequoia models. The specific condition covered by this program is for corrosion of the turbocharger assembly’s wastegate bushing and pin due to defects in materials or workmanship. If this occurs, the engine warning light will illuminate after engine start up and there could be a reduction in acceleration performance. When the engine warning light illuminates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) P25B372, P25B473, P25B572, and/or P25B673 are set in the engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). If the condition is verified, the vehicle will be repaired with improved turbos under the terms of this Customer Support Program

26TE04

SERVICE BRAKES

This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to the engine turbocharger assemblies on certain 2022 – 2025 Model Year Tundra, 2022 – 2025 Model Year Tundra HV, and 2023 – 2025 Model Year Sequoia models. The specific condition covered by this program is for corrosion of the turbocharger assembly’s wastegate bushing and pin due to defects in materials or workmanship. If this occurs, the engine warning light will illuminate after engine start up and there could be a reduction in acceleration performance. When the engine warning light illuminates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) P25B372, P25B473, P25B572, and/or P25B673 are set in the engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). If the condition is verified, the vehicle will be repaired with improved turbos under the terms of this Customer Support Program

T-SB-0060-26

ENGINE

Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid and 2023 – 2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): •P25B372 – Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate “A” Actuator Stuck Open •P25B473 – Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate “A” Actuator Stuck Closed •P25B572 – Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate “B” Actuator Stuck Open •P25B673 – Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate “B” Actuator Stuck Closed Visual inspection may reveal corrosion on the wastegate actuator linkage. The turbocharger assembly has been updated to prevent this condition from occurring.

T-SB-0049-26

POWER TRAIN

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.

T-SB-0022-25 Rev2

SERVICE BRAKES

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

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Toyota Sequoia Hybrid by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026120047.3
2025Viewing112054.8
2024395049.7
2023395055.0

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.