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Toyota SequoiaModel year report

2010 Toyota Sequoia Problems

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,500miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by body and structure (5) and electrical system (4). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 250 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 63 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Equipment (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “While pulling our travel trailer with our 2010 Toyota Sequoia limited 5.7, upon stopping to fuel up the bumper around the exhaust pipe had melted and was smoking. We noticed in the interior a foul smell, like a plastic burning but couldn't figure it out. We stopped to fuel up and I checked under the hood and then discovered where the problem was. The tow vehicle was well within limits according to the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #10415155, filed 2011-07, 19,255 miles

Body and structure: “I purchased this 2010 Sequoia in ohio a few years ago. I believe it was previously owned in ma. The rear hatch door lock looked like it had gotten water damage and has been getting stuck, more now than when I got it. It's getting to the point where it takes several tries to manually open, feels like it's still locked even though it sounds like it unlocks. Sometimes I can't get it to open at all after 10 minutes of trying. I've given up on the trying the interior button and the button on the fob to try to open it. It acts like it's going to open and then beeps twice and stops. …”

NHTSA complaint #11207619, filed 2019-05, 155,000 miles

Electrical system: “Took vehicle out came home. Turned vehicle off then went inside. Came out later and saw that dash board lights were still on. Nothing else was on (dome lights, radio, heater, etc.). Tried looking for something open, (door, etc.). Looked in maintenance manual and couldn't find solution. So figure I'd just start vehicle up then turn off. After starting vehicle I then went to turn off but engine won't stop running . I was even able to pull key out and vehicle kept running. Drove it to nearest Toyota dealership where getting repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #10658727, filed 2014-11, 37,300 miles

Engine: “A valve spring broke while traveling on the highway, causing the vehicle to shudder and require a slower speed. I fortunately was not in heavy traffic but had circumstances been different this could have posed a more severe safety issue. Upon researching this problem, I'm finding increasingly more instances where the same issue has happened to other Toyota owners with the same engine. All around the same mileage (117k).”

NHTSA complaint #11311467, filed 2020-02, 117,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

36% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,300 and 114,252 miles.

20%0–104%10–2512%25–5016%50–7512%75–10020%100–15016%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 62,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sequoia · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated———4 · 18.5% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Toyota Sequoia version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sequoia 2WD4.6L 8-cyl6-speed automatic141916$4,200
Sequoia 2WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic141915$4,450
Sequoia 4WD4.6L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131815$4,450
Sequoia 4WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131815$4,450
Sequoia 4WD FFV5.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic131814$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 250 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 250 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Sequoia

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019722,3005—15—Not enough data
2018202,6844—15—Falling
2017731,0002—15—Not enough data
20161133,5002—15—Not enough data
2015921,5002—15—Not enough data
20141739,3002—15—Rising
20131232,5002—15—Not enough data
20122027,5003—16—Falling
20111760,0006—16—Falling
20103162,5009—16Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20096117,8208—15—Not enough data
20086760,0008—15Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
200713673,0007—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200620289,0008—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200535287,0009—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200438095,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200356584,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2002666111,5006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001531119,2631—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Sequoia model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Toyota Sequoia have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by body and structure with 5.

Has the 2010 Toyota Sequoia been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Toyota Sequoia get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Toyota Sequoia (Sequoia 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Toyota Sequoia reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,500 miles and the middle half falls between 37,300 and 114,252 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.