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21E103000 Dec 23, 2021 STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C13...

21V920000 Nov 23, 2021 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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 ...

16V396000 Jun 2, 2016 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006...

15V689000 Oct 22, 2015 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, ...

14V743000 Nov 19, 2014 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 T...

13V014000 Jan 16, 2013 SEATS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, an...

11V148000 Mar 4, 2011 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAND...

10V035000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE...

10V036000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." ...

10V017000 Jan 21, 2010 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND M...

Complaints

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Apr 14, 2025 Electrical System 260,000 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,586, and at the time of checking ...

Apr 14, 2025 Electrical System 260,000 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,586, and at the time of checking ...

Aug 17, 2024 Steering

Power steering rack assembly malfunctioned and started shaking violently. Upon inspection, a fluid leak was found from the passenger side of the steering rack.

Aug 17, 2024 Steering

Power steering rack assembly malfunctioned and started shaking violently. Upon inspection, a fluid leak was found from the passenger side of the steering rack.

Jul 15, 2022 Suspension 184,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he noticed that the rear wheels were extended outward. The contact looked under his vehicle and noticed that the rear subframe and suspension were extremely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated...

Jul 15, 2022 Suspension 184,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he noticed that the rear wheels were extended outward. The contact looked under his vehicle and noticed that the rear subframe and suspension were extremely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated...

Nov 23, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and the speed continued to increase. While depressing the brake pedal, the speed continued to increase and exceeded 95 mph. The driver used the...

Nov 23, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and the speed continued to increase. While depressing the brake pedal, the speed continued to increase and exceeded 95 mph. The driver used the...

May 24, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was moisture and condensation in the air injection pump and the air switching valve. The con...

May 24, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was moisture and condensation in the air injection pump and the air switching valve. The con...

Feb 25, 2020 Engine 117,000 mi

A VALVE SPRING BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUDDER AND REQUIRE A SLOWER SPEED. I FORTUNATELY WAS NOT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC BUT HAD CIRCUMSTANCES BEEN DIFFERENT THIS COULD HAVE POSED A MORE SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. UPON RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I'M FINDING INCREASINGLY MORE...

Feb 25, 2020 Engine 117,000 mi

A VALVE SPRING BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUDDER AND REQUIRE A SLOWER SPEED. I FORTUNATELY WAS NOT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC BUT HAD CIRCUMSTANCES BEEN DIFFERENT THIS COULD HAVE POSED A MORE SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. UPON RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I'M FINDING INCREASINGLY MORE...

May 14, 2019 Structure 155,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS 2010 SEQUOIA IN OHIO A FEW YEARS AGO. I BELIEVE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED IN MA. THE REAR HATCH DOOR LOCK LOOKED LIKE IT HAD GOTTEN WATER DAMAGE AND HAS BEEN GETTING STUCK, MORE NOW THAN WHEN I GOT IT. IT'S GETTING TO THE POINT WHERE IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES TO MANUALLY OPEN, FEELS LIK...

May 14, 2019 Structure 155,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS 2010 SEQUOIA IN OHIO A FEW YEARS AGO. I BELIEVE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED IN MA. THE REAR HATCH DOOR LOCK LOOKED LIKE IT HAD GOTTEN WATER DAMAGE AND HAS BEEN GETTING STUCK, MORE NOW THAN WHEN I GOT IT. IT'S GETTING TO THE POINT WHERE IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES TO MANUALLY OPEN, FEELS LIK...

Apr 3, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

DOOR NOT UNLOCKING. CAR WAS PARKED AND CHILD ENTERED VEHICLE FROM DRIVERS SIDE AND CLIMBED INTO THE BACK SEAT TO RETRIEVE TOY. MOM WAS STANDING AT FRONT PASSENGERS DOOR OUTSIDE AND COULD NOT OPEN DOOR TO COOL OFF INTERIOR OF CAR AS CHILDS PANTS LEG BECAME STUCK WHILE CLIMBING OVER SEATS. PARENT...

Apr 3, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

DOOR NOT UNLOCKING. CAR WAS PARKED AND CHILD ENTERED VEHICLE FROM DRIVERS SIDE AND CLIMBED INTO THE BACK SEAT TO RETRIEVE TOY. MOM WAS STANDING AT FRONT PASSENGERS DOOR OUTSIDE AND COULD NOT OPEN DOOR TO COOL OFF INTERIOR OF CAR AS CHILDS PANTS LEG BECAME STUCK WHILE CLIMBING OVER SEATS. PARENT...

Oct 9, 2017 Engine 92,500 mi

WHILE TOWING 6000 LB TRAVEL TRAILER HEAT EXITING THE EXHAUST HAS MELTED REAR BUMPER COVER NEAR EXHAUST TIP. EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE IS FACTORY ORIGINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE MELTING FROM EXCESS HEAT GENERATED BY TOWING WITHIN FACTORY SPECIFIED WEIGHT LIMITS. POSES A FIRE RISK.

Oct 9, 2017 Engine 92,500 mi

WHILE TOWING 6000 LB TRAVEL TRAILER HEAT EXITING THE EXHAUST HAS MELTED REAR BUMPER COVER NEAR EXHAUST TIP. EVERYTHING ON VEHICLE IS FACTORY ORIGINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE MELTING FROM EXCESS HEAT GENERATED BY TOWING WITHIN FACTORY SPECIFIED WEIGHT LIMITS. POSES A FIRE RISK.

Aug 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIFT GATE OUTSIDE HANDLE HAS STICKY MELTED TAR TYPE MATERIAL COVERING THE SWITCH. THE RUBBER BOOT COVERS THE ELECTRONIC SWITCH TO RELEASE THE LIFT GATE IS COMPLETELY MELTED. IT IS VERY HARD TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE BY PUSHING THE HANDLE. THE BLACK TAR LIKE MATERIAL STICKS TO THE ...

Aug 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIFT GATE OUTSIDE HANDLE HAS STICKY MELTED TAR TYPE MATERIAL COVERING THE SWITCH. THE RUBBER BOOT COVERS THE ELECTRONIC SWITCH TO RELEASE THE LIFT GATE IS COMPLETELY MELTED. IT IS VERY HARD TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE BY PUSHING THE HANDLE. THE BLACK TAR LIKE MATERIAL STICKS TO THE ...

Apr 12, 2016 Power Train 55,000 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A 55,000 MILE SERVICE. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMS ME THAT THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL FROM BOTH SIDE OF THE CAM TOWER. THEIR ESTIMATE TO FIX IS OVER $4000. PARTS ARE $170 AND 25 TO 30 HOURS OF LABOR TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THE LEAKING OIL IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AND IT IS ...

Apr 12, 2016 Power Train 55,000 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A 55,000 MILE SERVICE. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMS ME THAT THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL FROM BOTH SIDE OF THE CAM TOWER. THEIR ESTIMATE TO FIX IS OVER $4000. PARTS ARE $170 AND 25 TO 30 HOURS OF LABOR TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THE LEAKING OIL IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AND IT IS ...

Dec 21, 2015 Structure Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS CORRODED AND MELTED AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Dec 21, 2015 Structure Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DOOR LATCH WAS CORRODED AND MELTED AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Nov 12, 2015 Engine 93,861 mi

I HAVE AN AMMONIA SMELL, WORSE THAN A ROTTEN EGG, UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, THAT COMES THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENTS AND INTO THE CABIN, EVEN WITH ALL WINDOWS UP AND VENTS ON RECIRCULATION OR OUTSIDE AIR. MANY SEQUOIA OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA, AND THEY HAVE NO KNOWN FIX. THE ODOR THAT COMES IN...

Nov 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 93,861 mi

I HAVE AN AMMONIA SMELL, WORSE THAN A ROTTEN EGG, UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, THAT COMES THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENTS AND INTO THE CABIN, EVEN WITH ALL WINDOWS UP AND VENTS ON RECIRCULATION OR OUTSIDE AIR. MANY SEQUOIA OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA, AND THEY HAVE NO KNOWN FIX. THE ODOR THAT COMES IN...

Nov 12, 2015 Engine 93,861 mi

I HAVE AN AMMONIA SMELL, WORSE THAN A ROTTEN EGG, UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, THAT COMES THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENTS AND INTO THE CABIN, EVEN WITH ALL WINDOWS UP AND VENTS ON RECIRCULATION OR OUTSIDE AIR. MANY SEQUOIA OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA, AND THEY HAVE NO KNOWN FIX. THE ODOR THAT COMES IN...

Nov 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 93,861 mi

I HAVE AN AMMONIA SMELL, WORSE THAN A ROTTEN EGG, UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, THAT COMES THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENTS AND INTO THE CABIN, EVEN WITH ALL WINDOWS UP AND VENTS ON RECIRCULATION OR OUTSIDE AIR. MANY SEQUOIA OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA, AND THEY HAVE NO KNOWN FIX. THE ODOR THAT COMES IN...

Mar 18, 2015 Air Bags 114,252 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V014000 (AIR BAGS, SEATS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVA...

Mar 18, 2015 Air Bags 114,252 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V014000 (AIR BAGS, SEATS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVA...

Nov 17, 2014 Electrical System 37,300 mi

TOOK VEHICLE OUT CAME HOME. TURNED VEHICLE OFF THEN WENT INSIDE. CAME OUT LATER AND SAW THAT DASH BOARD LIGHTS WERE STILL ON. NOTHING ELSE WAS ON (DOME LIGHTS, RADIO, HEATER, ETC.). TRIED LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OPEN, (DOOR, ETC.). LOOKED IN MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND COULDN'T FIND SOLUTION. SO FIGURE I...

Nov 17, 2014 Electrical System 37,300 mi

TOOK VEHICLE OUT CAME HOME. TURNED VEHICLE OFF THEN WENT INSIDE. CAME OUT LATER AND SAW THAT DASH BOARD LIGHTS WERE STILL ON. NOTHING ELSE WAS ON (DOME LIGHTS, RADIO, HEATER, ETC.). TRIED LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OPEN, (DOOR, ETC.). LOOKED IN MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND COULDN'T FIND SOLUTION. SO FIGURE I...

Apr 26, 2014 Electrical System 78,161 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 SEQUOIA WE HEAR A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE VENTS AND UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL, A SECOND LATER THE RADIO GOES OUT. THIS EVENT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPORTED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIM...

Apr 26, 2014 Electrical System 78,161 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 SEQUOIA WE HEAR A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE VENTS AND UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL, A SECOND LATER THE RADIO GOES OUT. THIS EVENT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPORTED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIM...

Mar 19, 2014 Service Brakes 5,000 mi

DATES INDICATED ABOVE ARE APPROXIMATE... IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE (NEW), I NOTICED THAT THE EMERGENCY / PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE EVEN ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO ADJUST THE BRAKE. AFTERWARD, I NOTED A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT, BUT THE P...

Mar 19, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHILE WAITING IN TRAFFIC IN A PARKING LOT TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY, WITH CAR IN "DRIVE", FOOT ON BRAKE AND AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A HIGH IDLE (APPROX 1200-1500 RPM). THE CAR LUNGED FORWARDED SLIGHTLY, BUT I WAS ABLE TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AND STOP WITHOUT CO...

Mar 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WHILE WAITING IN TRAFFIC IN A PARKING LOT TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY, WITH CAR IN "DRIVE", FOOT ON BRAKE AND AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A HIGH IDLE (APPROX 1200-1500 RPM). THE CAR LUNGED FORWARDED SLIGHTLY, BUT I WAS ABLE TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AND STOP WITHOUT CO...

Mar 19, 2014 Service Brakes 5,000 mi

DATES INDICATED ABOVE ARE APPROXIMATE... IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE (NEW), I NOTICED THAT THE EMERGENCY / PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE EVEN ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO ADJUST THE BRAKE. AFTERWARD, I NOTED A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT, BUT THE P...

Mar 19, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHILE WAITING IN TRAFFIC IN A PARKING LOT TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY, WITH CAR IN "DRIVE", FOOT ON BRAKE AND AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A HIGH IDLE (APPROX 1200-1500 RPM). THE CAR LUNGED FORWARDED SLIGHTLY, BUT I WAS ABLE TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AND STOP WITHOUT CO...

Mar 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WHILE WAITING IN TRAFFIC IN A PARKING LOT TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY, WITH CAR IN "DRIVE", FOOT ON BRAKE AND AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A HIGH IDLE (APPROX 1200-1500 RPM). THE CAR LUNGED FORWARDED SLIGHTLY, BUT I WAS ABLE TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AND STOP WITHOUT CO...

Oct 30, 2013 Electrical System Crash 42,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. BRAKE WAS STEPPED ON AND DEPRESSED WITH BOTH FEET, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPIN TIRES TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO A MAXIMUM SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN THROWN INTO "DRIVE" AND THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE T...

Oct 30, 2013 Power Train Crash 42,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. BRAKE WAS STEPPED ON AND DEPRESSED WITH BOTH FEET, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPIN TIRES TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO A MAXIMUM SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN THROWN INTO "DRIVE" AND THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE T...

Oct 30, 2013 Electrical System Crash 42,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. BRAKE WAS STEPPED ON AND DEPRESSED WITH BOTH FEET, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPIN TIRES TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO A MAXIMUM SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN THROWN INTO "DRIVE" AND THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE T...

Oct 30, 2013 Power Train Crash 42,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PUT INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. BRAKE WAS STEPPED ON AND DEPRESSED WITH BOTH FEET, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPIN TIRES TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO A MAXIMUM SPEED. VEHICLE WAS THEN THROWN INTO "DRIVE" AND THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE T...

Dec 6, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 52,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL BECAME ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. PAVEMENT WAS DRY/CLEAN, 43 DEGREES, NO TRACTION LIMITING ROAD/TIRE CONDITIONS. THIS OCCURRED DURING ACCELERATION REGARDLESS OF RATE OF ACCELERATION. TRACTION CONTROL WOULD TURN BACK OFF WHEN PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS SEVERELY LIMIT...

Dec 6, 2012 Traction Control System 52,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL BECAME ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. PAVEMENT WAS DRY/CLEAN, 43 DEGREES, NO TRACTION LIMITING ROAD/TIRE CONDITIONS. THIS OCCURRED DURING ACCELERATION REGARDLESS OF RATE OF ACCELERATION. TRACTION CONTROL WOULD TURN BACK OFF WHEN PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS SEVERELY LIMIT...

Dec 6, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 52,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL BECAME ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. PAVEMENT WAS DRY/CLEAN, 43 DEGREES, NO TRACTION LIMITING ROAD/TIRE CONDITIONS. THIS OCCURRED DURING ACCELERATION REGARDLESS OF RATE OF ACCELERATION. TRACTION CONTROL WOULD TURN BACK OFF WHEN PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS SEVERELY LIMIT...

Dec 6, 2012 Traction Control System 52,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL BECAME ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. PAVEMENT WAS DRY/CLEAN, 43 DEGREES, NO TRACTION LIMITING ROAD/TIRE CONDITIONS. THIS OCCURRED DURING ACCELERATION REGARDLESS OF RATE OF ACCELERATION. TRACTION CONTROL WOULD TURN BACK OFF WHEN PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS SEVERELY LIMIT...

Sep 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,250 mi

DISCOVERED REAR BUMPER WAS SEVERELY BURNED AROUND TAIL PIPE AFTER PULLING A TRAILER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM MODESTO TOYOTA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MODESTO TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM AS A FACTORY DEFECT. THEY INSPECTED THE PROBLEM AND REPORTED BACK TO ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ...

Sep 16, 2012 Structure 50,250 mi

DISCOVERED REAR BUMPER WAS SEVERELY BURNED AROUND TAIL PIPE AFTER PULLING A TRAILER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM MODESTO TOYOTA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MODESTO TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM AS A FACTORY DEFECT. THEY INSPECTED THE PROBLEM AND REPORTED BACK TO ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ...

Sep 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,250 mi

DISCOVERED REAR BUMPER WAS SEVERELY BURNED AROUND TAIL PIPE AFTER PULLING A TRAILER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM MODESTO TOYOTA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MODESTO TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM AS A FACTORY DEFECT. THEY INSPECTED THE PROBLEM AND REPORTED BACK TO ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ...

Sep 16, 2012 Structure 50,250 mi

DISCOVERED REAR BUMPER WAS SEVERELY BURNED AROUND TAIL PIPE AFTER PULLING A TRAILER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM MODESTO TOYOTA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MODESTO TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM AS A FACTORY DEFECT. THEY INSPECTED THE PROBLEM AND REPORTED BACK TO ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ...

Mar 10, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

IT MADE NOISE ON START AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING THE FLAMES/SMOKE CAME UNDER THE ENGINE/HOOD AND WHOLE VEHICLE GOT BURNED IN FEW MINUTES. RECENTLY HAD 30K SERVICE DONE BY TOYOTA DEALER. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. *TR

Mar 10, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

IT MADE NOISE ON START AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING THE FLAMES/SMOKE CAME UNDER THE ENGINE/HOOD AND WHOLE VEHICLE GOT BURNED IN FEW MINUTES. RECENTLY HAD 30K SERVICE DONE BY TOYOTA DEALER. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. *TR

Jul 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,255 mi

WHILE PULLING OUR TRAVEL TRAILER WITH OUR 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED 5.7, UPON STOPPING TO FUEL UP THE BUMPER AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE HAD MELTED AND WAS SMOKING. WE NOTICED IN THE INTERIOR A FOUL SMELL, LIKE A PLASTIC BURNING BUT COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. WE STOPPED TO FUEL UP AND I CHECKED UNDER THE...

Jul 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,255 mi

WHILE PULLING OUR TRAVEL TRAILER WITH OUR 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED 5.7, UPON STOPPING TO FUEL UP THE BUMPER AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE HAD MELTED AND WAS SMOKING. WE NOTICED IN THE INTERIOR A FOUL SMELL, LIKE A PLASTIC BURNING BUT COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. WE STOPPED TO FUEL UP AND I CHECKED UNDER THE...

Feb 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2010 SEQUOIA PLATINUM EDITION. WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE REAR BUMPER SECTION AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE EXIT BECOMES BLACK AND MELTS FROM THE EXTREME HEAT. A FIRE HAZARD. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO CORRECTIVE ACTION. *TR

Feb 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2010 SEQUOIA PLATINUM EDITION. WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE REAR BUMPER SECTION AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE EXIT BECOMES BLACK AND MELTS FROM THE EXTREME HEAT. A FIRE HAZARD. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH NO CORRECTIVE ACTION. *TR

Oct 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

IN JUNE 2010, TOOK FAMILY VACATION FROM VIRGINIA TO DISNEY WORLD. PULLED TRAVEL TRAILER RATED BELOW TOW RATING (7,000 LBS). WHEN ARRIVED, NOTICED THAT THE REAR BUMPER MELTED ALL AROUND THE EXHAUST. EXHAUST DOES NOT CLEAR THE BUMPER. IF YOU LOOK AT OTHER TOW VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CLEARLY IS ...

Oct 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

IN JUNE 2010, TOOK FAMILY VACATION FROM VIRGINIA TO DISNEY WORLD. PULLED TRAVEL TRAILER RATED BELOW TOW RATING (7,000 LBS). WHEN ARRIVED, NOTICED THAT THE REAR BUMPER MELTED ALL AROUND THE EXHAUST. EXHAUST DOES NOT CLEAR THE BUMPER. IF YOU LOOK AT OTHER TOW VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CLEARLY IS ...

Sep 29, 2010 Tires 206 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00P, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON MY 2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA BLOWOUT. THE TIRE HAD BEEN DRIVEN 206 MILES. THE BLOWOUT WAS SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING. FORTUNATELY, AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING SLOWLY ON A CITY STREET. THE TIRE IS A MICHELIN LTX A/S...

Sep 29, 2010 Tires 206 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00P, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON MY 2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA BLOWOUT. THE TIRE HAD BEEN DRIVEN 206 MILES. THE BLOWOUT WAS SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING. FORTUNATELY, AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING SLOWLY ON A CITY STREET. THE TIRE IS A MICHELIN LTX A/S...

Aug 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. BRAND NEW. BUMPER BEGAN TO MELT FROM EXTREME HEAT EMITTING FROM EXHAUST PIPE. STRONG SMELL OF SMOKE IN VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO TOYOTA. HAD TOYOTA REP. INSPECT. HE STATED THAT TOYOTA HAS REC.'D. OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SAME AND THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON SOLUTION. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A F...

Aug 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. BRAND NEW. BUMPER BEGAN TO MELT FROM EXTREME HEAT EMITTING FROM EXHAUST PIPE. STRONG SMELL OF SMOKE IN VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO TOYOTA. HAD TOYOTA REP. INSPECT. HE STATED THAT TOYOTA HAS REC.'D. OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SAME AND THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON SOLUTION. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A F...

Jul 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 62,500 mi

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA: LATCH ON REAR TAILGATE BROKE WITH 62K MILES AND 2.5 YEARS INTO OWNING NEW VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM DEALER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MANY SEQUOIA AND SIENNA OWNERS (BASED ON VARIOUS BLOGS AND MESSAGE BOARDS THAT ARE FOUND ON THE INTERNET). THE PART APPEARS TO BE MA...

Jul 1, 2010 Structure 62,500 mi

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA: LATCH ON REAR TAILGATE BROKE WITH 62K MILES AND 2.5 YEARS INTO OWNING NEW VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM DEALER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MANY SEQUOIA AND SIENNA OWNERS (BASED ON VARIOUS BLOGS AND MESSAGE BOARDS THAT ARE FOUND ON THE INTERNET). THE PART APPEARS TO BE MA...

Jul 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 62,500 mi

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA: LATCH ON REAR TAILGATE BROKE WITH 62K MILES AND 2.5 YEARS INTO OWNING NEW VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM DEALER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MANY SEQUOIA AND SIENNA OWNERS (BASED ON VARIOUS BLOGS AND MESSAGE BOARDS THAT ARE FOUND ON THE INTERNET). THE PART APPEARS TO BE MA...

Jul 1, 2010 Structure 62,500 mi

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA: LATCH ON REAR TAILGATE BROKE WITH 62K MILES AND 2.5 YEARS INTO OWNING NEW VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM DEALER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MANY SEQUOIA AND SIENNA OWNERS (BASED ON VARIOUS BLOGS AND MESSAGE BOARDS THAT ARE FOUND ON THE INTERNET). THE PART APPEARS TO BE MA...

May 6, 2010 Equipment 9,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO HE HAD TO REACH OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE TO DO SO. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE WAS A SAFETY RISK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILAB...

May 6, 2010 Equipment 9,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO HE HAD TO REACH OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE TO DO SO. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE WAS A SAFETY RISK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILAB...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED. NO CARPET WAS OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL AND CARPET HAD BEEN REPLACED BY TOYOTA ALREADY. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED. NO CARPET WAS OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL AND CARPET HAD BEEN REPLACED BY TOYOTA ALREADY. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED. NO CARPET WAS OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL AND CARPET HAD BEEN REPLACED BY TOYOTA ALREADY. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP ON ITS OWN WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED. NO CARPET WAS OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL AND CARPET HAD BEEN REPLACED BY TOYOTA ALREADY. WE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. *TR