2003 Toyota Sequoia Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 7%of 565 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 7% of the 565 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 miles. 4 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.
“Takata recall. Recall states that vehicle will be repaired at no cost to consumer, dealership will not give me ride home or loaner and states that it is a 4.5 hour job but I must leave all day. Toyota of north america has failed to provide remedy! This is the 3rd time the vehicle has been recalled for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11182749, filed 2019-02, 132,000 miles“I have given by vehicle information to springfield va. Toyota in september 2019. For urgent safety recall. They supposed to call me but, till to-day nothing. I call Toyota woodbridge, va but, they are not cooperating. Please help me out.”
NHTSA complaint #11340596, filed 2020-07, 100,000 miles“When driving about 45 or 60 MPH the steering wheel shakes real bad an vibrates feels like I got a flat tire or feels like I'm gonna have a tire come off when I bought it also consumes a lot of gas ust to get real good gas mileage but now not so good juust to fill up twice a week but now sometimes 3 to 5 timeswhich is weird didn't know I had a recall warranty I have had to replace a lot of things especially in the emissions part for car bought new fuel line solenoids , purge solenoid, now it says I need a new valve vent solenoid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279303, filed 2019-11, 200,000 miles“My truck was involved in a crash at approx 55 MPH truck hit center median wall head on, driver side air bag never deployed. Passenger side did deploy. Passenger side was part of recall that was inspected and corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #11012787, filed 2017-08, 167,000 miles“Received another recall notice on this 2003 Toyota Sequoia. This time there is a warning that the airbags could propel fragments toward occupants owing to improperly manufactured propellant charges. There is no warning light nor mitigation procedure offered. Toyota does not state if the vehicle is safe to operate nor do they comment on the stability of the charges or if spontaneous inflation risks have increased. No guidance is forthcoming from Toyota expect wait for further instructions.”
NHTSA complaint #10520345, filed 2013-06, 88,000 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…
- 10132801Jun 23, 2014Electronic Communication: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda…
- 10132790Jun 23, 2014Region Letter: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda…
- 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…
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 2003 Toyota Sequoia
165 complaintsBrakes
155 complaintsBody and structure
98 complaintsVehicle speed control
91 complaintsOther or unknown
80 complaintsElectrical system
66 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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