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2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
13%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The motor in our 2023 Toyota Sequoia with around 32,000 miles failed and left me stranded on the side of a two lane highway in the middle of the night. Toyota only wants to replace the engine block and will not extend the warranty on the motor after it is repaired. This is the same motor that is in the Tundra that was recalled (NHTSA recall #25V767 for the V35A 3.4L i Force Max twin turbo V6 hybrid). Why is there not a recall on the Sequoia's motor? …”

NHTSA complaint #11747652, filed 2026-07

“I would like to create a complaint because my 2023 Toyota Sequoia is not included in the NHTSA recall #25V767 for the V35A 3.4L i Force Max twin turbo V6 hybrid. My Sequoia was manufactured on the same production line as engines that have been recalled for engine debris in the Tundra trucks and Sequoia's. Toyota's reasoning for not including my hybrid vehicle is it's not a safety concern as the hybrid electric motor will provide power if the V35A gasoline portion of the engine should fail. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743519, filed 2026-06

“Formal complaint that 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Sequoia equipped with the 3.4L twin-turbo V6 engine architecture (V35A-FTS) suffering from the notorious main bearing failure be included in the current recall of 2022 thru 2025 Toyota Tundra. If the engine block mechanically seizes, the entire drivetrain locks up, rendering the hybrid backup ineffective, creating a major safety issue. (NHTSA Campaign 25V767)”

NHTSA complaint #11751888, filed 2026-07

“Hybrid system malfunctioned and engine completely seized up. Dealer/Toyota is replacing the short block and both turbos on my Sequoia. This seems to be the same issue as the Tundra engines.”

NHTSA complaint #11681251, filed 2025-08

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202438%
2023513%

Other parts of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid

Other or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology