NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Toyota Sequoia Safety Record
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 34 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, resulting in no federal star ratings or an independent Safety Index score. The available safety record for this model year indicates five recall campaigns addressing issues with software, structural components, the powertrain, vehicle labeling, and tires. Owner-reported issues stand at 34 complaints. This data places the 2023 Sequoia in the Light recall and complaint burden band, reflecting the limited information currently accessible through federal channels.
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Light recall and complaint burden band across five recall campaigns, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 34 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia has not been rated by NHTSA, leaving a gap in federal crash-test data for consumers. This absence means traditional star ratings for overall protection, frontal impact, side impact, and rollover are unavailable. Shoppers seeking federal crash-test data may consider scores for previous model years: the 2022 Sequoia earned a Safety Index score of 85, the 2021 model 84, the 2020 model 85, and the 2019 model 81. These scores are specific to their respective model years and do not apply to the 2023 Sequoia. The 2023 Sequoia has five recalls, none of which prompted a do-not-drive order. These recalls address a software update for the backup camera, a structural concern with the rear bumper tow hitch cover, an automatic transmission issue also seen in related Toyota and Lexus vehicles, a regional labeling recall through Gulf States Toyota, and a recall concerning the spare tire chain. The vehicle has also accumulated 34 unverified owner complaints. These complaints primarily cite issues with the structure and brakes, indicating areas for ongoing observation rather than a confirmed systemic safety pattern. Overall, the 2023 Sequoia's combined recall and complaint volume places it in the Light burden band, indicating a lower frequency of these issues compared to many vehicles in our record.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
The five recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia address back-over prevention software, body structure at the bumper and tow hitch cover, automatic transmission concerns, a labeling issue on vehicles distributed by Gulf States Toyota, and a spare tire steel chain defect. NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory for this model year based on the data in our record.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V657000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-10-01
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS24V640000
Risk: A tow hitch cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.
Reported 2024-08-26
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V548000
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Reported 2024-07-23
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION24V125000
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Reported 2024-02-21
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE23V468000
Risk: Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
Reported 2023-07-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?
Thirty-four owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Sequoia. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Structure with 6 reports, Service Brakes and Power Train each with 5, Unknown Or Other with 5, Electrical System with 4, and Engine with 3. One reported crash and one reported injury appear in the complaint file.
34 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?
Any used 2023 Sequoia may carry an open recall that the current owner has not addressed. Running the vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase is the only way to confirm whether a remedy is still outstanding on that specific unit.
- The 2023 Sequoia has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year; shoppers cannot draw crash-safety conclusions from tested sibling years.
- One of the five recalls addresses back-over prevention software affecting 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles, a system directly relevant to low-speed pedestrian safety.
- The automatic transmission recall covers 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid units alongside related Tundra and Lexus platforms, making it one of the broader campaigns in this vehicle's recall record.
- The 34 unverified owner complaints include one reported crash and one reported injury; structure and service brakes are the most frequently alleged problem areas, and the complaint file remains active with reports filed recently.
FAQ2023 Toyota Sequoia safety questions
Was the 2023 Toyota Sequoia crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 5 recalls and 34 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Sequoia have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Toyota Sequoia?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 34 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Sequoia 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.