CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Toyota Sequoia has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (8 reports).
2010 Toyota Sequoia recalls
Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can allow oil to leak from the system.
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Most common 2010 Toyota Sequoia problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
What owners report
I bought the vehicle under the assumption that it only had 138,000 miles on it. Upon trying to register it with Carfax I was informed that the odometer had been tampered with and the actual mileage is 345,000
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,586, and at the time of checking the Carfax, it was discovered that the mileage was 260,000.
Power steering rack assembly malfunctioned and started shaking violently. Upon inspection, a fluid leak was found from the passenger side of the steering rack.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he noticed that the rear wheels were extended outward. The contact looked under his vehicle and noticed that the rear subframe and suspension were extremely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, there was no diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and the speed continued to increase. While depressing the brake pedal, the speed continued to increase and exceeded 95 mph. The driver used the parking brake to eventually stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. After restarting the vehicle, the RPM continued to rev very high. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experien
2010 Toyota Sequoia questions
Does the 2010 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia: Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist; Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Sequoia?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Structure (5), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Toyota Sequoia has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.