2001 Toyota Sequoia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, and owners have filed 531 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheels
On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. The upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. The…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast…
531 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia have filed 531 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash. Reports cite 16 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 119,777 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 66 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There is a hole in the frame because of the rust.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2026 · Structure
“Took my toyota in for repair at they deemed it not safe to drive”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 8, 2025 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia (Sequoia 2WD, Sequoia 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 16 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Toyota Sequoia model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Sequoia model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2001 Toyota Sequoia
How do I know if my 2001 Toyota Sequoia has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Toyota Sequoia; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V129000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.