2019 Toyota Sequoia Problems

Good Record

Shopping for a used 2019 Toyota Sequoia? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 7 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Uncategorized Issues the most reported area.

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Before you buy

This 2019 Toyota Sequoia has 7 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

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7
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Injuries
Fatalities
6
Recalls

2019 Toyota Sequoia Fuel Economy

✓ EPA Official Data

EPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2019 Toyota Sequoia trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.

13
MPG City
1313 range
17
MPG Hwy
1717 range
15
MPG Combined
1415 range
609
g CO₂/mile
Regular Gasoline
⚠️Costs $9,500 more than avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.

2019 Toyota Sequoia Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2019 Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

Not Rated

18.5% rollover risk

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

4/5

18.5% probability

Stability Control: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Toyota Sequoia has 7 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.

2019 Toyota Sequoia — key reliability facts
Make
Toyota
Model
Sequoia
Model year
2019
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Crash-related complaints
0
Safety recall campaigns
6
Top reported component
Uncategorized Issues
Reliability signal
Good Record
EPA MPG combined
15
EPA MPG city / highway
13 / 17
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
NHTSA rollover rating
4/5 stars
Electronic stability control
Standard

Common problems

Most common 2019 Toyota Sequoia problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
2
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

#2
2
complaints

Fuel/Propulsion System

#3
1
complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Injuries:2

Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Fuel/Propulsion System, Seat Belt Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2019 Toyota Sequoia?

The 2019 Toyota Sequoia looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.

Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2019 Toyota Sequoia

Inspection Focus

  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the 2019 Sequoia.
  • Request service records for fuel system and brake system repairs.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the suspension and steering components before purchase.
  • Check for any uncategorized issues reported by previous owners.

Before You Close the Deal

  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the 2019 Sequoia.
  • Request service records for fuel system and brake system repairs.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the suspension and steering components before purchase.
  • Check for any uncategorized issues reported by previous owners.

Check the exact car

Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.

Before buying a used 2019 Toyota Sequoia, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.

AI verdict

What the complaint data suggests

Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Based on 7 complaints for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia, issues are spread across multiple systems with no single dominant problem. The data is limited and confidence is low, so patterns should be interpreted cautiously.

Key Findings
  • Complaints are concentrated in Uncategorized Issues and Fuel/Propulsion System, each with 2 reports.
  • No crash-related complaints were reported.
  • The vehicle has 6 recalls, which is relatively high for a single model year.
Top Concerns
  • Uncategorized Issues (2 complaints) – unspecified problems that may require dealer diagnosis.
  • Fuel/Propulsion System (2 complaints) – potential fuel delivery or engine performance issues.
  • Seat Belt Issues (1 complaint) – possible restraint system malfunction.
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect. With only 7 complaints and low confidence, the data may not represent the broader owner experience. Recalls indicate known issues but do not reflect the frequency of problems in the field.

Full breakdown

All 2019 Toyota Sequoia complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Seat Belt Issues1
Brake System1
Suspension Failures1
Steering Defects1

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Showing 7 most recent complaints

Seat Belt IssuesApr 24, 2026

Third row seatbelts broke. They came undone from where they are bolted to the bottom of the car. My children were in their car seats anchored by the seatbelts when these broke when the vehicle was moving and they flew sideways. Looks like poor products were used to secure the sea…

Brake SystemJul 22, 2025

Parking brake requires continual adjustment. Brake becomes non functional when brakes are hot and then park on a hill. Examples would include pulling our boat and going to the boat ramp off the highway. Parking brakes loses any ability to hold the vehicle.

Uncategorized IssuesJun 29, 2025

Fuel filler door hinge and pin does not work properly. The hinge, door, and pin are bent. This prohibits 1) opening the door, 2) filling the gas tank, and 3) the door from closing properly. The spacing around the door is not equal and is askew, tilted to the bottom right and dips…

Suspension FailuresApr 30, 2024

My 2019 Toyota Sequoia Platinum with air suspension is leaning to the left. The driver rear measured from the center of the tire hub to the bottom of the fender is 1and 1/8 inch lower than the passenger rear. There was a similar Toyota T-SB-0179-17 with a similar issue that was…

Steering DefectsSep 1, 2023

I took my 2019 Sequoia to Toyota of Knoxville for scheduled maintenance and was told the boots on my rack of my power steering has a leak and needs to be repaired for the cost of $2000. My Sequoia has 84,308 miles and I was told this was caused by "normal wear and tear." When I s…

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 28, 2021

ON FEBRUARY 23RD, 2021, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR ON I-40, THE MOON ROOF ON MY 2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA INEXPLICABLY EXPLODED. IT WAS WELL BEFORE RUSH HOUR AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC TO SEND DEBRIS TOWARDS ME. NOTHING HIT ME. THE GLASS EXPLODED OUTWARD. THERE WAS NO …

Fuel/Propulsion SystemJun 18, 2020

THIS COMMUNICATION IS IN REFERENCE TO A KNOWN FUEL PUMP PROBLEM FOR WHICH WE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE OF RECALL SOME TIME PRIOR TO 5/7/2020 (EXACT DATE UNKNOWN DUE TO COVID SHUT DOWN DELAYS). THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY/REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TIER 2 S…

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia.

Safety recalls

2019 Toyota Sequoia recalls

6 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Sequoia. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

#20V682000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPApr 11, 2020
Safety recall

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

#21V920000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM23/11/2021
Safety recall

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

#21E103000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM23/12/2021
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

#20V012000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP13/01/2020
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

#18V685000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREApr 10, 2018
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

#19V244000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS27/03/2019

Across model years

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Questions

2019 Toyota Sequoia buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2019 Toyota Sequoia reliable?

Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 7 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2019 Toyota Sequoia looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Sequoia?

#1: Uncategorized Issues (2 complaints). #2: Fuel/Propulsion System (2 complaints). #3: Seat Belt Issues (1 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Toyota Sequoia?

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2019 Toyota Sequoia?

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2019 Toyota Sequoia, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 7 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2019 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?

Yes. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Toyota Sequoia. A major recall area is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.

Should I buy a 2019 Toyota Sequoia?

The 2019 Toyota Sequoia looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Sequoia reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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