2013 Toyota Sequoia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2013 Toyota Sequoia, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2013 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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Rack and pinion (steering) and hydraulic power assist system (steering)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
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.…
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Toyota Sequoia have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,167 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have 2013 Toyota, Sequoia blizzard pearl and my paint started chipping. I have reached out to corporate 3 separate times and they have refused to assist me in this matter. Based off the article list”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 19, 2026 · Unknown or other
“2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited (108,000 miles) Rear lift gate around latch was not designed correctly to allow moisture out. Our vehicle is in pristine shape other than the rear lift gate latch. By the t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2023 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Toyota Sequoia (Sequoia 2WD, Sequoia 4WD, Sequoia 4WD FFV). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Toyota Sequoia model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Sequoia model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2013 Toyota Sequoia
How do I know if my 2013 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2013 Toyota Sequoia; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 17V311000).
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.