The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while parked and the driver door was opened, he observed a beeping noise and the vehicle began reversing inadvertently. The contact dove into the driver's seat and attempted to move the gear shift but it was already in park (P). The contact was not sure if the brake was depressed at that time. The vehicle continued to reverse and collided with a creek bed. The contact sustained left hip and left knee injuries along with other cuts and scrapes. Medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then to a body shop the next day. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,236.
The worst 2021 Toyota Sequoia problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Toyota Sequoia 114
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Obsolete notice
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2021 Toyota Sequoia fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 |
What 2021 Toyota Sequoia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The gas tank on my vehicle started leaking. It has a crack in the tank. I have not been in an accident nor have I hit anything to cause damage to my vehicle. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 6 hours in my work parking lot when I was notified that the tank was leaking.
While I was driving on the freeway, my family and I heard a loud bang. I pulled over to check and discovered that our sunroof had exploded. We went to a Toyota dealership to have it examined, but the staff claimed it was caused by a rock. We opened the sunshade to check, but no rock was found inside. It was clearly an issue with the sunroof itself. Despite this, we received no help and were simply dismissed.
My cars suspension (driver side shock) has been making creaking, grinding, and/or knocking noise when traversing over mild bumps or road defects at slow speeds. The sound can be replicate by bouncing the car up and down. I am concerned my suspension components will fail under prematurely or under extreme stress. Noted, I brought my car to Toyota for inspection on 2/11/22 and they were not able to replicate the sound. Subsequently I found this related TSB: Additionally noted, I have a TRD pro model with a similar setup as far as suspension. I believe the known defect in the 2019-2020 TRD pros (4Runners) applies here. Lastly, there is such a small population or TRD Pro Sequoias (only manufactured for 3 years 2020-2022) I’m concerned it’s not enough to create demand for a TSB.
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Questions about the 2021 Toyota Sequoia
Is the 2021 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2021 Toyota Sequoia, fewer than a typical Sequoia model year.
What is the 2021 Toyota Sequoia year score?
The 2021 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 2021 Toyota Sequoia?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Sequoia have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Toyota Sequoia have the most body problems?
The Toyota Sequoia model years with the most body complaints are 2001 (102 complaints), 2003 (98 complaints) and 2002 (95 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota Sequoia get?
Official estimates for the 2021 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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