Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Toyota sequoia has 7 recalls, 682 complaints.
7
Recalls
682
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V741000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matri...
18V883000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and...
15V286000
AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Cor...
15V285000
AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles...
10V176000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 SEQUOIA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 17, 2003. THE CENTER POSITION OF...
06E049000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLE...
05V225000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF T...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2003 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any call... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Traction control warning lights, VSC warning lights. These lights have been on for 2 years, resultin... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | STRUCTURE | This Vehicle's frame had an extended warranty on it for excessive rust damage in the northern cities... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | So in few words when check engine light is happening then immediately traction control and skid cont... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN I'm unsure of what is causing it but it is a very common issue with the 03-04 sequoia. The ... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The lock actuators in the doors are notorious for going on more than normal it's another very common... |
| Jun 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I recently purchased my 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4WD that had the manufacturer’s undercoating done as... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Front end in rolled shacking. Tires wearing extremely fast and uneven image. Unable to drive |
| Feb 12, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a 2003 Toyota Sequoia 167k miles that has major frame rust. This is now becoming a safety iss... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact no... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Undercarriage frame found to be badly rusted, by a AAA Driver who came to my roadside assistance fol... |
| Jul 20, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | "VSC OFF, VSC TRAC, and ABS" indicators on the dash. YAW sensor failure which controls wheel speed w... |
| Nov 17, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Hello, I am writing to you to have an investigation started on 2003 Toyota Sequoia, I own one and t... |
| Aug 28, 2021 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The latch hook/truck door release has a defect. It has been replaced 3 times after purchase of my ve... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My gas gauge sensor consistently drops below the “E” marker when the truck has gas in it and especia... |
| Apr 24, 2021 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Unknown |
| Apr 22, 2021 | STRUCTURE | WHEN TAKING MY 2003 SEQUOIA TO HAVE THE POWER STEERING ISSUE I WAS HAVING, I WAS TOLD THE FRAME WAS ... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR ROU... |
| Feb 21, 2021 | STRUCTURE | RUSTED THROUGH OF FRAME. COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE, VEHICLE COULD LITERALLY BREAK IN HALF. OUTSIDE ... |
| Dec 21, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | ON 12/21/2020, AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS, I PUT MY VEHICLE INSIDE MY LOCKED GARAGE AT 10:30 A.M. AND ALL... |