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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
15%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 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid, 15% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“I am creating this complaint because my vehicle has not been included in the NHTSA recall # 25V-767 on the V35A 3.4L twin-turbo V6 in my 2023 Sequioa. My vehicle was produced on the same manufacturing line and likely had the same engine debris. Toyota gives the reason for not including the hybrid because it is not a safety issue as the hybrid motor can provide power if the engine fails. However owners who have encountered this issue in a hybrid tundra or Sequioa has said that power-steering and control systems failed creating a safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11733811, filed 2026-04

“Vehicle vibrates above 45mph. Took it to dealership and they did not fix the issue. Lane departure warning had to be disabled as it is mistaken for an actual lane departure. Vehicle posses a risk to operator and other drivers on the roadway. Toyota corporate notified but disregarded claim as dealership advised they were unable to replicate.”

NHTSA complaint #11569139, filed 2024-01

“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

“Vibration caused by unbalanced drive shaft. It’s made of aluminum and after only 2136 miles it’s already unbalanced and shakes when moving. This is the third vehicle I’ve seen do this after only a few thousand miles of use.”

NHTSA complaint #11531222, filed 2023-07

“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

Related recalls

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024411%
2023615%

Other parts of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid

Other or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
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 Nov 1, 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