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Toyota SequoiaModel year report

2018 Toyota Sequoia Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,684miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns 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
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by other or unknown (5) and electronic stability control (4). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,684 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 199 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I purchased this vehicle new from mark miller Toyota on fri dec 29th, left the dealership at 12:10pm with 39 miles on it. Ran a few errands and showed my friends, we went to leave after eating some food and at 45 miles in my odo I got 2 error messages. Blind spot monitor malfunction, visit your dealer and rear cross traffic alert malfunction, visit your dealer . …”

NHTSA complaint #11058066, filed 2018-01, 45 miles

Other or unknown: “Pre collision system(pcs) is not working. The two problems are 1. The pcs off light comes on dash when the pcs is on as evidenced by the photos. 2. The pcs system does not apply the brakes in a near collision. Car was taken into Toyota of greenville and we were told that this was a problem with other toyotas but they did not have a solution. Now we are stuck with a car with a faulty safety feature.”

NHTSA complaint #11179929, filed 2019-02, 4,700 miles

Electronic stability control: “Rented vehicle from hertz in oklahoma city, ok on 10/14/18. When I returned vehicle on 10/18/18, the rental car associate wrote safety on the window. When I asked what the safety was for, he said, ... This vehicle is under recall and should have never been rented to you. Nhtsa #18v685 - air bag may disabled due to faulty programming. Additionally, recall number 18v122000 recall date 02/20/2018 component electronic stability control may be relevant.”

NHTSA complaint #11141383, filed 2018-10, 24,302 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Issue: safety features failing at less than 500 miles problem statement: at less than 500 miles the safety sensors ( collision prevention, cruise control adaptable speed, rear cross traffic, blind spot monitor ) are failing repeatedly. Dealer has contacted Toyota for support. No eta at present.”

NHTSA complaint #11033910, filed 2017-10, 459 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65 and 24,302 miles.

63%0–1013%10–2513%25–500%50–750%75–1006%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,684 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.

201720188201920202021202320242026
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 2018 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 · SUV 2WDnot rated———4 · 18.5% risk
Sequoia · SUV 4WDnot rated———4 · 18.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 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 2WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131715$4,450
Sequoia 4WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131714$4,800
Sequoia 4WD FFV5.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic131714$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

Recall details for the 2018 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. 199 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 199 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 2018 Toyota Sequoia have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2018 Toyota Sequoia as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Toyota Sequoia is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 5.

Has the 2018 Toyota Sequoia been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Sequoia get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Toyota Sequoia (Sequoia 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Toyota Sequoia reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,684 miles and the middle half falls between 65 and 24,302 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.