Toyota Sequoia VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Toyota Sequoia VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 33 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2001–2026 cover that year.

VIN prefix5TD7SV

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Toyota Sequoia

About the Toyota Sequoia

Toyota has sold the Sequoia in the US since the 2001 model year, and there have been three generations. XK30 first (2001–2007), then XK60 (2008–2022), and the XK80 took over for 2023–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 33 vehicle recall campaigns and 3,267 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the XK30. Its 2003 and 2002 model years alone account for 1,338 of them, with owners bringing up electronic stability control most often and the brakes after that. EPA rates the XK30 at 14–15 mpg combined, while the XK80, whose lineup includes hybrid versions, gets 20–22 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2001–2026

GenerationsXK30 · XK60 · XK80

NHTSA recall campaigns33

Owner complaints3,267 at NHTSA

Toyota Sequoia photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Toyota Sequoia generations

Three generations since the 2001 model year. The XK30 (2001–2007) has the most owner complaints, the XK60 (2008–2022) the most recall campaigns (17).

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XK80

2023–20263rd generation

Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

200120052010201520202025

2023–2026· Generation 3 of 3

XK80 · 3rd generation

PlatformTNGA: GA-F

EPA combined mpg20–22

NHTSA recalls7

Engines (EPA)

3.4 L 6-cyl (turbo, hybrid) · 2023–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, RWD
automatic (2023–2026)

Known issues to check

Structure and body (27)Brakes (11)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (10)

Mentions in 95 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · XK807SVAAABA?RX······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2024 Toyota Sequoia, built in San Antonio, Texas

Check a Sequoia VIN

Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Sequoia model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 33 campaigns on file for Sequoia model years 2001–2026, and the 2005, 2009 and 2010 show up in the most (9 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

Pick a row

What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Toyota Sequoia owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2003 and 2002 hold 1,338 of the 3,267 complaints, or 41%. Tap any bar or generation.

3,267NHTSA complaints, 2001–2026

107mention a crash

8mention a fire

134injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearXK80: 95 complaints · most for the 2023 (38)

Top complaint areas · XK80

Mentions in 95 complaints, 2023–2026.

Structure and body27

Brakes11

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)10

Electrical system9

Engine and cooling8

Trailer hitch7

Crashes 2Fires 0Injuries 4

2023–2026 (XK80)

NHTSA data summary

Structure and body owns this generation. Its 27 mentions are more than twice the next area, brakes (11). Its first model year, the 2023, drew more complaints than any other (38 of 95).

What Sequoia owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2008–2022 (2nd generation)

Owner data is thin for such a long run, with fewer than 70 NHTSA complaints in any year and only a few CarComplaints reports after 2008. The 2008 draws the most, and several NHTSA owners describe a badly rusted rear subframe. CarComplaints ranks leaking cam towers first for 2008, followed by a rusted frame, and a 2017 report mentions a soft brake pedal. A recall covers power steering gears on 2008–2022 models that may have been built incorrectly and can leak fluid. [1] [2] [3]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the power steering gear recall.
Put the truck on a lift and inspect the frame and rear subframe for heavy rust, especially on trucks from salt belt states.
Check for oil seeping around the top of the engine and confirm the brake pedal feels firm on the drive.

Sources (3) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

Sequoia complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid Sequoia versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

3,267complaints, 2001–2026

107mention a crash

8mention a fire

134injuries reported

3complaints report a death

Most complaints: 2003 (672), 2002 (666), 2001 (531)

2003 · 672 complaints

Crashes 18 · fires 2 · injuries 23 · complaints reporting a death 1

Electronic stability control192

Service brakes180

Vehicle speed control120

Structure107

Traction control system88

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Sequoia CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 74 Sequoia versions for model years 2001–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 395 g/mi, for the 2026 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

XK302001–2007

14–15 mpg · CO₂ 592–635 g/mi

XK602008–2022

14–16 mpg · CO₂ 555–635 g/mi

XK802023–2026

20–22 mpg · CO₂ 395–439 g/mi

Model year2025

22combined MPG

403CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$3,050EPA yearly fuel cost

4/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

5/10Greenhouse gas rating

California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Sequoia vs Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2023–2026. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Sequoia, against 43 for the Ford Explorer and 32 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Pick a range to compare.

Toyota SequoiaXK80

Model years 2023–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 7
NHTSA owner complaints: 95
EPA combined mpg: 20–22
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.4 L
Also listed: turbo, hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Structure and body 27
Brakes 11
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 10

Ford Explorer

Model years 2023–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 43
NHTSA owner complaints: 273
EPA combined mpg: 19–27
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.3 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 3.3 L
Also listed: turbo, hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 47
Forward collision avoidance 32
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 31

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model years 2023–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 32
NHTSA owner complaints: 1,044
EPA combined mpg: 17–23
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.6 L · 8-cyl 5.7 L
Also listed: turbo, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 438
Engine and cooling 295
Forward collision avoidance 156

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Toyota Sequoia VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Sequoia

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Toyota Sequoia (third generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: HJUdall, CC0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

As Toyota's largest SUV, the Sequoia carries its VIN on a plate at the driver's side windshield, a door jamb sticker, a B-pillar label, and a cargo area sticker near the rear. Body-on-frame construction means a frame rail stamp is also present on the driver's side near the front crossmember. The XK80 generation starts with the 2023 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (P for 2023) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Toyota Sequoia VIN questions

Which Toyota Sequoia model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2003 leads with 672, ahead of the 2002 (666) and 2001 (531). Those first two alone make up 41% of the 3,267 Sequoia complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Toyota Sequoia had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 33 vehicle campaigns for model years 2001–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, XK60 leads with 17. Then come the XK30 (12) and XK80 (7), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Toyota Sequoia recalls are high risk?

18V-883 and 19V-741 cover air bag inflator modules and how they deploy. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 16V-396, 12V-491 and 15V-689. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which Sequoia generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the XK30 is 2001–2007 and the XK60 2008–2022. XK80 spans 2023–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (P is 2023).

What fuel economy does the Toyota Sequoia get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2023–2026 XK80 at 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 14–15 mpg for the 2001–2007 XK30 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Toyota Sequoia compare with the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee on recalls?

For 2023–2026 models the Sequoia has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford Explorer has 43, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 32. Complaints run 95, 273 and 1,044 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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