NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Toyota Sequoia Safety Ratings
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia scores 85 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 1 recall, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 85/100, ranking it in the Strong category. This performance is largely supported by a perfect score in avoidance technology. The vehicle's defect record is nearly perfect, though one active recall remains pertinent: a steering concern. Prospective owners should confirm this issue has been addressed prior to acquisition.
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100 and a 4-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, sourced from federal NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Toyota Sequoia ranks 70 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 85 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 18.5% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 70 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Toyota Sequoia?
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia represents a one-point climb in the NHTSA Safety Index, moving from 84 to 85 out of 100 and holding firmly in the Strong band. That incremental gain is meaningful in context: the index breakdown shows a crash-protection subscore of 56 out of 70, a maximum avoidance-tech score of 10 out of 10 reflecting standard forward collision warning, standard lane departure warning, and standard electronic stability control, and a defect record subscore of 19 out of 20. The near-perfect defect record is a standout for a model year that carried only one recall campaign, which centered on the hydraulic power steering gear assembly affecting certain 2008-2022 Sequoia vehicles. NHTSA did not conduct overall, frontal, or side crash testing on this model year, so those three dimensions are genuinely not rated rather than scored low. The one tested area, rollover, produced a solid 4-out-of-5-star result with a 19 percent rollover risk and a clean dynamic tip outcome. The complaint footprint is exceptionally small at just one unverified allegation, also steering-related, which aligns with the recall subject matter and reinforces why the defect subscore stopped one point short of perfect.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Toyota Sequoia perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia received a 4 out of 5 star rating for rollover protection from NHTSA. This rating included a 19 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test. However, NHTSA did not assign overall, frontal, or side crash-test star ratings to the 2022 Sequoia. These specific safety dimensions remain unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16667
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia carries one recall campaign tied to its hydraulic power steering gear assembly. Toyota identified that the power steering gear could be affected in certain 2008-2022 Sequoia vehicles, raising a steering integrity concern. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data for this model year, but owners should confirm remedy completion by VIN.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM21V920000
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Reported 2021-11-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Toyota Sequoia?
NHTSA records one owner complaint for the 2022 Toyota Sequoia, an unverified allegation directed at the Steering component. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that single report. Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified allegations and do not constitute established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Toyota Sequoia?
Used-market shoppers considering this 4-year-old vehicle should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm the power steering gear recall has been fully remedied. An unresolved steering recall on a used unit is a concrete safety item to resolve before taking ownership, not a negotiating point to defer.
- The 2022 Sequoia's Safety Index rose one point over the 2021 model year, from 84 to 85 out of 100, driven by a near-perfect defect record subscore of 19 out of 20.
- NHTSA issued a recall for the hydraulic power steering gear assembly on certain 2008-2022 Sequoia vehicles, making remedy verification by VIN a required step for any used purchase of this specific model year.
- NHTSA did not assign overall, frontal, or side crash-test star ratings to the 2022 Sequoia; the only rated crash dimension is rollover, where it earned 4 out of 5 stars with a 19 percent rollover risk.
- All three primary crash-avoidance technologies, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on this model year, contributing to the maximum avoidance-tech subscore of 10 out of 10.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Toyota Sequoia places
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Toyota Sequoia safety questions
Was the 2022 Toyota Sequoia crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Toyota Sequoia, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Toyota Sequoia crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Toyota Sequoia earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 18.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Sequoia have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Toyota Sequoia. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Toyota Sequoia?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2022 Toyota Sequoia. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16667), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Sequoia 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 70 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.