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Toyota Sequoia 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

563Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
30Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems216 complaints

216 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V176000.

Brakes165 complaints

165 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure98 complaints

98 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control90 complaints

90 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System67 complaints

67 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags41 complaints

41 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V285000, 15V286000, 18V883000, 19V741000.

Suspension41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V225000.

Unknown Or Other30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V225000Reported May 17, 2005 - 768,379 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 768,379 vehicles across all affected models.

10V176000Reported April 30, 2010 - 50,000 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 50,000 vehicles across all affected models.

15V285000Reported May 13, 2015 - 1,973,468 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,973,468 vehicles across all affected models.

15V286000Reported May 13, 2015 - 1,069,055 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,069,055 vehicles across all affected models.

18V883000Reported December 12, 2018 - 168,993 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 168,993 vehicles across all affected models.

19V741000Reported October 17, 2019 - 928,220 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 928,220 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA09006Opened April 8, 2009 - Closed May 12, 2010

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. Resulted in recall campaign 10V176000.

EA09006Opened April 8, 2009 - Closed May 12, 2010

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. Resulted in recall campaign 10V176000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08072Opened December 16, 2008 - Closed April 15, 2009

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND/OR TRAC. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200318
200418
200515
200622
200755
200842
200971
201059
201122
201233
201331
201431
201543
201620
201716
201817
201916
20205
202111
20224
20237
20245
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.