2002 Toyota Sequoia Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 5%of 666 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 5% of the 666 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have not had an incident . The passenger airbag will be replaced on 7/21/2015. My question is: are all the other airbags (drivers side main airbag, all the side airbags) in this vehicle safe? If they are safe why are they safe in comparison to the passenger airbag? Or are there potential problems?”
NHTSA complaint #10734931, filed 2015-07, 304,000 miles“The ABS light is on constantly even though the vehicle has not suffered any incidents, the vsc/track light is on sometimes it lasts up to one week until I disconnect the negative cable of the battery, recently the security light started flashing constantly, I don't know much about cars and is already altering my blood pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10471812, filed 2012-08, 124,553 miles“First of all I live on a island in hawaii called molokai. Took car into a repair shop and they told me they can't do the repairs cause of liability so I called Toyota, and they said I needed to ship the car to honolulu or maui for repairs. Just to ship my car off the island is going to cost me about $500.00 round trip. Why can't they send a technician to the island to do the job!!!! It's there responsibility to keep my car as safe as possible. I also talked to other people that owns Toyota's and they are having the same trouble! …”
NHTSA complaint #10690055, filed 2015-02, 160,000 miles“Received a recall notice for the airbag. Went to vasser Toyota in napa, ca. Told they don't have the part at the time. Asked vasser Toyota call me for an appointment when the part was available. Called me for an approx 2 weeks later. Upon completion of the appt was told: 1) they didn't have the recall part so did not perform the recall work. 2) I needed new shocks - I had them replaced 3k miles previously and as a licensed mechanical engineer, knew they didn't need to be replaced.. 3) I needed new windshield wipers - replaced 1 month previously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689600, filed 2015-02, 191,000 miles“On august 13, 2011 while traveling on I-75 south of atlanta a vehicle left the road & attempted to return and over corrected, he struck our Sequoia with such force in the rear driver side passenger door that the rear of the our Sequoia immediately turned sideways and we begin to flip. After flipping we landed on the passenger side and slid approx 1/4 of a mile before coming to resting place in the median on the passengers side. My wife &13 year old son were severely injured, myself and my other 2 sons sustained injuries but none were life threatening. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519901, filed 2013-06, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007, Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 18V883000Dec 12, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and…Covers: Toyota Sequoia 2002–2005, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2005 +2 more
- 15V285000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles…Covers: Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007, Toyota Corolla 2003–2007 +3 more
- 15V286000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Covers: Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007, Toyota Corolla 2003–2007 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251075Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10251073Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10132158Sep 24, 2013The technical instructions for Safety Recall DOF (Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module) require a Techstream Health Check and then a Diagnostic Report (Customer Friendly Health…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 34 | 25% |
| 2006 | 46 | 23% |
| 2005 | 40 | 11% |
| 2004 | 24 | 6% |
| 2003 | 41 | 7% |
| 2002 | 34 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia
204 complaintsBrakes
192 complaintsVehicle speed control
135 complaintsOther or unknown
103 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsSteering
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsEquipment
19 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia
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