NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Toyota Sequoia 2WD; the most frequently affected component is steering — hydraulic power assist system. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #15 for number of recalls.
Steering — Hydraulic power assist systemCampaign 21E103000 · 23 Dec 2021
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Steering — Hydraulic power assist systemCampaign 21V920000 · 23 Nov 2021
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Wheels — Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCampaign 17V311000 · 11 May 2017
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
What owners complain about
Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine3 · 25%
Unknown or other3 · 25%
Structure2 · 17%
Electrical system1 · 8%
Visibility/wiper1 · 8%
Power train1 · 8%
Vehicle speed control1 · 8%
Service brakes1 · 8%
When complaints were filed
20142
20161
20171
20182
20191
20202
20221
20231
20261
From owner complaints
I began having trouble with the dashboard safety lights ( airbag assy ) i took my vehicle back to the dealer for repairs on: 1st attempt.- 2/18/15 diagnostic starter cranks for an extended period of time and then sputters after it does start. Excessive fuel smell. 2nd attempt.- 6/29/16 safety light for air gag.…
Flex fuel models of the toyota sequoia with 5.7 engines have an issue where the engine's computer thinks there is e85 fuel (or an alcohol concentration that is much higher than actual) in the system when there is normal 10% or less gasoline actually present. This can cause rough cold starts/idle, power loss, sudden…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the windshield wiper speed was slower than normal. The failure prevented the contact from seeing the road clearly during heavy rain. The vehicle was taken to mike calvert toyota (2333 s loop w, houston, tx 77054) where they stated that all of the…
We took our 2003 toyota sequoia to our local private garage here in maine and discovered it is uninspectable due to a totally rusting frame. They deemed it unsafe to drive or be on the road. We have had probably close to 15 toyotas through the years and are so upset that this has happened and is not under recall. One…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.