Toyota Sequoia loss of power problems

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 11, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

After several years of fighting problems with, after braking to a brief stop, the loss of power/abs grinding when accelerating and turning right, now the ABS is completely dysfunctional. Both TRC lights will turn on and usually the parking brake, and when braking at speeds less than 10mph the abs will activate and prevent bring the truck to a stop without pumping them, on dry pavement. When the ABS light turns on, then braking is possible, but all pressure is gone from brake booster and brakes sound like they're grinding, not like the sound of abs engaging. Very dangerous to drive in snow as front brakes work but drive axle doesn't disengage when the brake pedal is depressed. Regular mechanic won't engage with diagnosing issues as he feels the problem is partly computer malfunction and Toyota won't allow for used part mismatching. ABS/ECU is failed.

Filed Aug 8, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

While driving my 2001 Sequoia SR5 with only 74,750 miles on freeways at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, the SUV's braking system activates unexpectedly and without cause. The VSC check engine lighting and warning sound illuminate. My SUV veered to the right, the steering wheel vibrated, and it went into a skid when the brakes were abruptly engaged, causing it to skid. My SUV abruptly decelerated as if it had lost power. This situation was hazardous for other vehicles who could not tell if they were applying the brakes due to the absence of visible brake lights to prevent a collision. Fortunately, IÂ responded defensively and avoided collisions with other vehicles and roadside obstacles. This issue is a safety concern; if it occurs at the wrong moment, a tragedy can be avoided. I've seen more than a hundred complaints from other proprietors and a completed the federal safety agency investigation. Sequoia models from 2001 and subsequent years were recalled for the same issue. Before a life is lost, Toyota must address this issue in all model years.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 99,860 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving, the traction control warning light, vsc track and an unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the brakes started to grind independently with an abnormal sound. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to steer with an alarm sounding inside the vehicle. The vehicle will loss power. The vehicle also jerked and pulled while accelerating. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to drive normal however after driving for a while the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,860.

Filed Jul 27, 2020 · Fuel system · 70,899 miles · VA

Code p2440 can dairy air injection system switching valve stuck open bank 1. Vehicle has 71,000 miles on it been informed that this is a common issue with this year make and model and the toyota should've issued a recall. Causes high RPM start and loss of power acceleration.

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 198,000 miles · CT

Vsc, traction control and check engine lights randomly come on and vehicle suddenly loses acceleration and runs rough. I tried putting on new gas cap to no avail. I was almost rear ended going up a hill when the lights suddenly came on and I lost power. It has happened at highway speeds as well leaving me unable to safely accelerate . Mechanic reports this is an ongoing problem with toyotas and costly to fix. Stated that toyota fixed the problem in 2008 models but not in 2007.

Filed May 18, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 240,000 miles · TN

When turning left or right, and at low speeds, vts is turning on and causing the vehicle to lose power. This happens when pulling out in front of traffic and I cannot speed up until the vehicle is straight.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 187,000 miles · OH

Took 2004 sequoia to kings toyota for the airbag recall as well as diagnostic eval of vsc ABS lights issue. Received a phone call that the tech could not determine the electrical problem unless we paid an additional $360 for more time to diagnose and that the frame was rusted through with large holes. Wondered if we wanted to pursue the electrical issue with the larger safety issue with the frame. Original issue occurred with lights coming on (had happened several times previously) followed by the power windows ceasing to work, several hours later the wipers and window seemed sluggish and the car lost all power. Had to jump the car several times to get off the road and then when jumping no longer worked, we had to push the vehicle into a church parking lot. After being told by mr. Howard that they don't see vehicles come into service with large holes in the frame, I researched online and found that 10s of thousands of toyota trucks, including 05-08 sequoias, have been recalled - crc applied and frames replaced as well as toyota buying back 95-00 trucks with rusted frames for 1.5 times the blue book value. 04 sequoias mentioned more than 300 times for the vsc, tailgate and rusted frame issues that are prevalent in this model - my vehicle has all 3. Spoke with colin, the service manager, who reiterated what I found online. Toyota will do nothing since the recall is closed and did not include the 04 models.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 190,000 miles · GA

Tamara recall: I was going 60 MPH when my traction control lights started blinking. It started making a grinding noise and front end shaking and loss of power steering it has 190,000 miles on it

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · 30,500 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

On july 12, 2017, I had backed up my 2017 toyota sequoia to a family member's house and then put the vehicle in park, but left it running. My three children remained inside the vehicle, seated and buckled. I exited the vehicle to walk to the back and put a box in the back and when I turned around, the vehicle had suddenly accelerated and was speeding away. The vehicle struck a small section of trees on the right side, which popped the front passenger door open. The vehicle then continued on until it ran through two fences and into the woods behind the neighbor's house, where it struck other trees and came to a stop. Upon catching up with the vehicle, the engine sounded as though it was still revving and was digging ruts into the ground. I opened the driver's door and found the gear shift just slightly out of park, which is not where I left it. I had to forcefully put it back into park by hitting it and then turned the key off. The motor wound down with a high pitched whining noise. I then unbuckled all three of my children (ages 11, 9, and 5) and got them out of the vehicle. The vehicle was heavily damaged in the front end and passenger side but no airbags deployed. There had been two other instances of trouble with this vehicle previously that toyota had stated they couldn't figure out what the problem was. The first was approx 2 weeks after purchase where it would lose power while driving and then suddenly get it back and surge. The second occurred in march 2018 and the vehicle would suddenly decelerate while on cruise control, even when there were no vehicles in front, and then suddenly reaccelerate. Neither time toyota could pinpoint a cause or fix for either but the vehicle suddenly worked after they checked it out. The edr report collected by toyota contained a large amount of incorrect data, such as the vehicle rolling over when it did not and other info.