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2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Sequoia Hybrid years?

Sequoia Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted52 complaints2023: 46 complaints2024: 52 complaints2025: 7 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Sequoia Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other343%
Airbags114%
Seat Belts114%
Body & Structure114%
Visibility & Wipers114%

Does the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V179000OtherMarch 24, 2026 · 8,230 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

25V657000Driver AssistanceOctober 1, 2025 · 393,838 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The panoramic moonroof on the 2025 Toyota Sequoia spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was stationary. Nothing hit the moonroof. Was told by the dealership that it was caused by a pressure imbalance and although this is a know issue Toyota will not cover it as corporate doesn't see it as a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 28, 2026

“The panoramic moonroof on the 2025 Toyota Sequoia spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was stationary. Nothing hit the moonroof. Was told by the dealership that it was caused by a pressure imbalance and although this is a know issue Toyota will not cover it as corporate doesn't see it as a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 28, 2026

“Right rear passenger window failed. Came out to my vehicle at 4pm 5/4/2026 at work in a secure lot. Right rear passenger window appeared exploded out. Almost all of the glass was on the ground, only some of the tempered glass fell in onto the seat. Took many pictures showing the glass bowed out.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · May 4, 2026

“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 50 MPH. The rear of the vehicle sustained significant damage. There was no warning light illuminated. The air…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 3, 2026 · crash

“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while his daughter was attempting to buckle the passenger’s side second row seat belt, a bolt from the anchor point near the floor of the vehicle detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it had not yet been diagnosed. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · October 11, 2025

2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Sequoia Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sequoia Hybrid years to avoid are 2024, 2023. The cleanest record among Sequoia Hybrid years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.