2013 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Toyota Sequoia, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles.
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 began having trouble with the dashboard safety lights ( airbag assy ) I took my vehicle back to the dealer for repairs on: 1st attempt.- 2/18/15 diagnostic starter cranks for an extended period of time and then sputters after it does start. Excessive fuel smell. 2nd attempt.- 6/29/16 safety light for air gag. Diagnostic short in driver's side knee airbag assy. 3rd attempt.- 6/29/16 safety light for air gag. Diagnostic short in driver's side knee airbag assy. 4th attempt.- 6/1/16 safety light for air gag. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052366, filed 2017-12, 50,000 miles“Flex fuel models of the Toyota Sequoia with 5.7 engines have an issue where the engine's computer thinks there is e85 fuel (or an alcohol concentration that is much higher than actual) in the system when there is normal 10% or less gasoline actually present. This can cause rough cold starts/idle, power loss, sudden RPM/power dropout, missing, and lessened fuel economy, etc. (different symptoms for different trucks). My Sequoia has now been in the shop twice for the same issue related to the engine needing re-calibration and there is no assurance it won't happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654730, filed 2014-11, 12,000 miles“My 2013 Toyota Sequoia with the 5.7 liter engine (only 28,000 miles) is leaking oil by the cam tower (left side). The oil is landing on the manifold which can catch on fire if not repair. Not a safe SUV to drive on long trips.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 25% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 16 | 12% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 33 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Sequoia
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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