2010 Toyota Sequoia Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 26%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,255miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia, 26% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,255 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“Discovered rear bumper was severely burned around tail pipe after pulling a trailer. I purchased the vehicle new from modesto Toyota. I brought the vehicle to modesto Toyota and reported the problem as a factory defect. They inspected the problem and reported back to me that there was nothing wrong with the tail pipe and because it was beyond the warranty period there was nothing they would. I have looked at another 2010 Sequoia which pulls a travel trailer and discovered the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475566, filed 2012-09, 50,250 miles“In june 2010, took family vacation from virginia to disney world. Pulled travel trailer rated below tow rating (7,000 lbs). When arrived, noticed that the rear bumper melted all around the exhaust. Exhaust does not clear the bumper. If you look at other tow vehicles, the exhaust pipe clearly is away from the vehicle. The excess load from pulling the trailer creates excess heat. Reported the problem to Toyota, they provided me with a new bumper, changed nothing else. Decided I did not want this to happen again, went to a Toyota parts site on the south east region and ordered a exhaust pipe tip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361393, filed 2010-10, 5,000 miles“2010 Toyota Sequoia. Brand new. Bumper began to melt from extreme heat emitting from exhaust pipe. Strong smell of smoke in vehicle. Brought to Toyota. Had Toyota rep. Inspect. He stated that Toyota has rec.'d. Other complaints of same and that they are working on solution. I feel that this is a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10351093, filed 2010-08, 2,500 miles“While driving our vehicle, the engine suddenly revved up on its own without the accelerator being depressed. No carpet was over the accelerator and the pedal and carpet had been replaced by Toyota already. We contacted Toyota and they did not respond.”
NHTSA complaint #10314557, filed 2010-02Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 26% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 22 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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