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2020 Toyota Sequoia problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Toyota Sequoia is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical Sequoia model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
93/100
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
143
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
14-15mpg

The worst 2020 Toyota Sequoia problems

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

  • Transmission
    2
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    2
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported November 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 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 assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V‑012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Recall number 20V682000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2020 Toyota Sequoia

Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Toyota Sequoia 143

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

See all 143 bulletins for the 2020 Toyota Sequoia

2020 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 2020 Toyota Sequoia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 11, 2025 · KS

Moon roof exploded while we were driving on sam houston toll way. There were no signs or any indication of faulty roof.

Filed Dec 6, 2024 · Suspension · LA

Front strut is failing, but dealer cannot replace strut due to lack of inventory and they say a failure in the strut is only if it is leaking. Strut makes grinding/rumbling noise.

Filed Sep 1, 2022 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed, without warning. The contact stated that after driving for several minutes, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, no failure was found. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2022 · Transmission · IL · 1 injury

Stopped truck turned it off, forgot to put in park, got out of truck, truck began to roll backwards done my driveway. I had hop back in while trucks was rolling backwards

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Questions about the 2020 Toyota Sequoia

Is the 2020 Toyota Sequoia reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2020 Toyota Sequoia, fewer than a typical Sequoia model year.

What is the 2020 Toyota Sequoia year score?

The 2020 Toyota Sequoia scores 93 out of 100 (good). 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 2020 Toyota Sequoia?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Sequoia have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

What year does the Toyota Sequoia have bad transmission?

The Toyota Sequoia model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (56 complaints), 2001 (35 complaints) and 2004 (17 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota Sequoia get?

Official estimates for the 2020 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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