Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Toyota sequoia has 8 recalls, 691 complaints.
8
Recalls
691
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...
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...
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...
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...
07E023000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11...
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...
02V129000
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 JACK...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2002 Toyota Sequoia 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | They should not have towed my car |
| Aug 29, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving my 2002 Toyota Sequoia on the freeway at approximately 65 mph on the [XXX] when sudde... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle has randomly been flashing vbs/abs/traction control lights. Sometimes nothing happens oth... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Component/System Failed: The frame of my 2002 Toyota Sequoia has severely rusted, resulting in a gap... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Advance rust on car frame |
| Oct 7, 2023 | STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on a curved road, the vehicle made a grinding sound with flashing VSC off and Trac off... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame and attached components of the 2002 Sequoia are rusting at alarming rates. Seemingly surfa... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Frame of vehicle is rusting. Never reserved any recall notifications. Called toyota supervisor sai... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | To whom it may concern, I recently purchased a 2002 Toyota sequoia. I brought the truck to a local s... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Latitude Tour, Tire ... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depre... |
| Sep 14, 2022 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on a highway at about 60 mph, my vehicle made a loud grinding noise while the steering... |
| Jul 19, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Rack and pinion rusted out and had to be replaced. It cracked in the middle of the highway and left ... |
| Feb 23, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | On parkway 50 to 55 mph driver side ball joint broke. Truck could of flipped or hit another vehicle... |
| Dec 7, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the ... |
| Nov 22, 2021 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame of the vehicle has severe rust and now has holes in the frame, making it unsafe to drive a... |
| Aug 16, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame is rusting out in the key places needs to be replaced or remedied for future vehicles |
| Jun 26, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving around 50 mph, the traction control and vsc warning lights illuminated and the brakes ... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The left rear frame broke away from rear sway bar. I was just leaving my house when I heard a thunk... |
| May 11, 2021 | STRUCTURE | I WENT TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE MY WHEELS ROTATED; HE SAID THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND MAY BE ... |