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2006 Toyota Sequoia — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2013 to Dec 2015
The most reported issue is air bags problems (41 complaints). 7 complaints involved crashes.
Open Safety Recalls (10)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V741000
Component: 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 Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
NHTSA Campaign: 22E002000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco part number 45D2344, and 45D2345. The ball joint housing may have inadequate hardness, causing premature failure.
Risk: A ball joint failure may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or at RECALL.SUPPORT@DRIV.COM.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V396000
Component: 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, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V743000
Component: 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 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V286000
Component: AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1-800-762-2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V-655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V-285 which covers all other U.S. states.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V065000
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V285000
Component: AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Pontiac owners may call 1-800-762-2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V-312 in its entirety.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V036000
Component: 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." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA Campaign: 07V013000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MINI VANS, DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPROPER FINISHING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, SOME BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCIDENTAL DETERIORATION OF THE INTERNAL LUBRICATION. THIS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT TO WEAR AND LOOSEN PREMATURELY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, REDUCED VEHICLE SELF-CENTERING, AND NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
Risk: IN EXTREME CASES, IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE AND COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 07E023000
Component: 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 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 202)
Structure →7 issues
You had Toyota apply undercoating to your vehicle's frame in 2018 to prevent rust. Despite this treatment, your frame has become severely corroded and deteriorated to the point where the vehicle is no longer safe to drive.
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The driver's side rear trailing arm broke away from your vehicle's frame while driving due to rust deterioration, making the vehicle extremely dangerous to operate. You received no notification of a Toyota customer service campaign about premature rust issues before this failure occurred. The broken arm and rusted frame pose a serious safety risk, and Toyota has declined to assist with repairs despite the vehicle being factory-maintained throughout its life.
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While driving on the freeway, your vehicle suddenly started swaying and bobbing uncontrollably. A tow truck driver warned that the car could have rolled over, which could have caused serious injury. The problem: the frame has rusted so severely that the tie rod and sway bar assembly have completely detached and are hanging loose, with rust damage visible throughout the entire frame.
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Your Sequoia's frame has rusted severely, causing parts to fall off without warning. Toyota applied a corrosion-resistant coating two years ago under a service campaign and said the issue was resolved, but an independent mechanic has now indicated the frame damage is severe enough that the vehicle shouldn't have been driven, especially while towing a 5,000-lb trailer. The only sign of trouble was an unusual sound from underneath. Addressing this will likely require frame inspection, replacement of rusted components, and possibly structural reinforcement.
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Your vehicle's frame has developed significant rust damage. You're concerned about whether this is covered under a manufacturer recall and want to know how to address it safely. You've also noticed knocking sounds while driving, which may be related to the frame deterioration. A repair technician will need to inspect the frame for structural integrity and treat or reinforce any rusted areas.
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Your vehicle's frame has developed severe rust, causing the brackets that attach to it to come loose and separate. This can affect the structural integrity of your vehicle and potentially compromise safety. The fix will likely involve removing the rusted frame sections, treating or replacing them, and reinstalling or replacing the brackets.
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Your vehicle's frame has developed significant rust. This is a structural issue that should be inspected by a professional, as frame rust can affect the vehicle's integrity and safety over time. A mechanic can assess the extent of the rust and determine if protective treatment or repair is needed.
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Suspension →3 issues
While driving at 65 mph, your Sequoia suddenly developed a severe shaking (death wobble) and your VSC (vehicle stability control) warning lights came on. You heard abnormal noises and discovered that the rear driver-side suspension link had completely detached from the vehicle. This type of suspension failure can cause loss of vehicle control and is a serious safety concern.
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When you pulled out of your driveway and drove just 30 feet at 15 mph toward a stop sign, the ball joint broke and your car dropped down on the driver's side. This is a serious suspension failure that left your vehicle undriveable and potentially unsafe. The repair will likely require replacing the failed ball joint and inspecting the suspension for additional damage.
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Your Sequoia's ball joints have failed unexpectedly — first on the driver's side at low speed, and later on the passenger's side while driving at 70 mph. The second failure caused loss of control and a crash into a median, though no one was injured. The underlying cause of these failures wasn't determined. Fixing this issue will require replacing the failed ball joints and having a mechanic inspect the suspension system for any related damage.
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Air Bags →2 issues
Your airbags did not deploy during a crash, even though you believe they should have. The manufacturer stated the impact wasn't severe enough to trigger airbag deployment and that the vehicle worked as designed. Your vehicle was totaled in the accident, and you're unhappy with the manufacturer's explanation.
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Your vehicle was involved in a crash at 15 mph after sliding on black ice into a metal barrier, but the airbags did not deploy despite the impact. You sustained neck and left arm injuries requiring medical attention. The airbag system should have triggered during this collision, and a failure to deploy could indicate a problem with the airbag sensors or wiring that needs immediate professional diagnosis.
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Unknown Or Other →2 issues
Your vehicle's frame on the rear passenger side has developed severe rust that makes it unsafe to drive on rough roads. The Toyota dealer quoted $14,000 to replace the frame, and you've stopped driving the vehicle since January 2022 due to safety concerns for yourself, your passengers, and other motorists. You've contacted Toyota directly requesting they cover the frame replacement cost, but they declined. Addressing this will likely require professional frame replacement or repair at a certified shop.
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Your vehicle has significant frame rust and corrosion. This structural damage can weaken the integrity of your car's chassis and may affect safety. A professional inspection and rust repair or frame replacement will likely be needed to address this issue safely.
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Suspension,structure,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your Sequoia has developed large rust holes directly in the frame, with rust damage appearing under the suspension components. After hitting a pothole, the frame damage became more visible and the truck now drives rough, making you feel unsafe. The rust is severe enough to compromise the structural integrity under your suspension. This may require frame repair or replacement to restore the vehicle to a safe condition.
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Vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your vehicle accelerated on its own without warning while you were braking, and this happened twice. A mechanic diagnosed that your throttle body needed cleaning, which can cause unintended acceleration issues. Getting your throttle body cleaned or replaced may resolve the problem.
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Unknown Or Other,electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes →1 issue
Your traction control (track off) unexpectedly deactivated while driving, causing your car to slide to the right. After this happened, all warning lights on your dashboard illuminated, and your diagnostic scanner couldn't read any error codes from the computer. This issue suggests a serious electrical or brake system malfunction that needs immediate professional diagnosis.
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Steering,suspension,power Train →1 issue
Your front end is making strange noises, and whenever you turn the steering wheel, your traction control light comes on and the system tries to engage but won't turn off completely. You were told your fuel pump was bad and paid $650 to have it replaced, though you suspect this may be a known issue affecting similar vehicles.
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Unknown Or Other,electrical System →1 issue
You discovered that the vehicle's Carfax report shows more mileage than what your odometer currently displays. This suggests the odometer may not be recording mileage correctly, or the vehicle's mileage history may have been altered. You should have a Toyota dealer inspect the odometer and review the vehicle's service records to determine if there's an electrical or mechanical issue with the odometer system.
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Electronic Stability Control (esc) →1 issue
Your traction control system is activating randomly when you start from a complete stop, even though the road is level and dry. When this happens, your car loses power for a second or two before accelerating normally again. This issue has been occurring multiple times since January 2020 and appears to be getting worse. A technician will need to diagnose the traction control system, which may involve checking wheel speed sensors, the stability control module, or related wiring.
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