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2018 Toyota Sequoia problems

The most common problem on the 2018 Toyota Sequoia is electrical system, typically around 2,669 miles. Its complaint count is close to a typical Sequoia model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
73/100
Owner complaints
20
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
199
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
14-15mpg

The worst 2018 Toyota Sequoia problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    7
  • Driver assistance
    6
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Brakes
    2

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Electrical
    7
  • Driver assistance
    6
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 4

Steering: rack and pinionReported November 23, 2021 · 22,462 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 21V920000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported January 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Recall number 20V012000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported October 4, 2018 · 168,187 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V‑122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V‑122.

Recall number 18V685000 · Recall details

Electronic stability control (ESC)Reported February 20, 2018 · 64,901 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V‑685. The software remedy for 18V‑685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.

Recall number 18V122000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia 199

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 199 bulletins for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia

2018 Toyota Sequoia fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.7L 8‑cylRWD131715
5.7L 8‑cyl4WD131714

What 2018 Toyota Sequoia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 8, 2026 · Fuel system · IL

I own a 2018 Toyota Sequoia experiencing fuel pump failure symptoms including extended crank and loss of power. This issue matches the federal safety agency Recall 20V012000, which affects similar vehicles with the same fuel pump defect. However, my VIN is not included in the recall despite identical symptoms and safety risk. I am requesting investigation into whether additional VINs, including mine, should be included in this recall due to ongoing failures.

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove abnormally rough. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2024 · Steering · 100,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance at the local dealer, he was informed that the outer seals were leaking and full of fluid. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rack and pinion seals had failed. The outer seals were leaking and full of fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21E103000 (Steering). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2023 · AZ

The sunroof exploded from the inside while driving at highway speeds

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Driver assistance · TX

In the past few months the automatic braking feature was activated without any reason. No obstruction in front, no unusual weather or driving conditions. Fortunately nobody was close behind and no accident occurred. Today the blind spot and cross traffic indicators stopped working. I have not taken it into the dealer yet. I will do so soon.

Filed Jun 9, 2021 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the lane departure and rear cross passing warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to inspect the vehicle however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Several months later, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the same local dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the rear bumper sensor was not properly aligned to the brackets on the bumper, causing the failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact was concerned that at some point the failure might recur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Fuel system · 18,000 miles · NM

I took my 2018 toyota sequoia (VIN: [xxx]) on september 23, 2020 for the six-month toyotacare service to american toyota located at 5995 alameda blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87113 with the assumption that the six-month toyotacare service will include fixing any pending safety recall. However, after the service, when I checked the paperwork, I found out that the pending safety recall (manufacturer recall: 20ta02, the federal safety agency recall: 20v012) was not fixed and it was claimed that there were no safety recalls associated with the vehicle (see the attached paperwork). I called the service department at the american toyota and the service representative didn't give me a reasonable reason so I demanded to talk a manager. The manager didn't know why the safety recall was not fixed so he promised to do some investigations and get back to me. Later, a senior manager from the american toyota called me and gave me the following reasons for not fixing the safety recall: - I specifically didn't ask for safety recall to be fixed - american toyota didn't have a certified technician available at that time to fix the safety recall - american toyota made false statement on the service paperwork that there was no safety recall associated with the vehicle when I talked to the senior service manager at american toyota, he promised to get the database and paperwork updated soon but as of today (three weeks later) I have not received a corrected paperwork from the american toyota. I see this a systematic issue at american toyota to falsely mark the service paperwork as no pending safety issue if the customer didn't ask for fixing a safety issue and/or if a certified technician is not available. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · 65 miles · CA

Audio multimedia (including handsfree driving devise and GPS) without any reason and while they are in use rebooting and rebooting, and can cause distract the driver

Filed May 16, 2019 · Visibility · 45,515 miles · CA

Sunroof exploded while driving on freeway. I was doing 65 MPH in the carpool lane. No apparent debris from surrounding vehicles. Front car was far away, side vehicles driving slower and no trucks. All the edges of the remaining glass are facing outward as if there was too much pressure inside the vehicle. I had complained earlier to the dealer about a wind whistling noise which they were unable to confirm. 10:15 am, 58 degrees, spotted rain, 5-16-2019

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · 4,700 miles · SC

Pre collision system(pcs) is not working. The two problems are 1. The pcs off light comes on dash when the pcs is on as evidenced by the photos. 2. The pcs system does not apply the brakes in a near collision. Car was taken into toyota of greenville and we were told that this was a problem with other toyotas but they did not have a solution. Now we are stuck with a car with a faulty safety feature.

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Questions about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia

Is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia, close to a typical Sequoia model year.

What is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia year score?

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia scores 73 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Sequoia: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota Sequoia?

Electrical system, with 7 complaints, typically around 2,669 miles. Next is driver assistance (6).

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Sequoia have?

4 recalls, covering steering, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Sequoia electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 18V685000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Sequoia have the most electrical problems?

The Toyota Sequoia model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (66 complaints), 2002 (42 complaints) and 2004 (34 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Sequoia get?

Official estimates for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.7L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 17 highway.

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