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2005 Toyota Sequoia Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — runs 5.7× the fleet median for that category across the 346 model-years tracked on this site.
352Complaints
11Recalls
7Crashes
1Fires
21Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (26.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) complaints here are 5.7× the median for that category across the 346 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)93 · 26.4%not available
Vehicle Speed Control85 · 24.1%not available
Service Brakes60 · 17%RecalledRecall 07E023000
Air Bags39 · 11.1%RecalledRecall 19V741000 · Recall 18V883000 · Recall 16V065000 · Recall 15V286000 · Recall 15V285000
Electrical System33 · 9.4%not available
Engine33 · 9.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS39 · 11.1%
ENGINE33 · 9.4%
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM25 · 7.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19 · 5.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY19 · 5.4%
SUSPENSION18 · 5.1%

Percentages are the share of the 352 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 11 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V741000 · 2019 · reported 10/17/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V883000 · 2018 · reported 12/12/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 22E002000 · 2022 · reported 01/14/2022

A ball joint failure may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 14V743000 · 2014 · reported 11/19/2014

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 16V065000 · 2016 · reported 02/05/2016

If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 15V286000 · 2015 · reported 05/13/2015

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 15V285000 · 2015 · reported 05/13/2015

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 16V396000 · 2016 · reported 06/02/2016

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 10V036000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 07V013000 · 2007 · reported 01/19/2007

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 07E023000 · 2007 · reported 03/29/2007

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE APRIL 2010, ITS NOW NOVEMBER 2010 WITH NO RESOLUTION. MY 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA TRAC OFF, VSC TRAC, CHECK ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10363561 — filed 11/01/2010 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
“WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA THE BRAKE LIGHT AND VSC TRAC LIGHTS COME ON FOR NO REASON. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP…”NHTSA complaint 10357875 — filed 09/27/2010 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
“TRAC OFF, VSC TRAC AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. ALL THREE LIGHTS COME AND GO AT WILL. I HAD SIMLAR PROBLEM DURING WARRANTY. FOR LAST 2…”NHTSA complaint 10352705 — filed 08/30/2010 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Sequoia?

Electronic stability control (esc) issues are the most-reported category, cited in 93 of 352 NHTSA complaints (26.4%), followed by vehicle speed control (85), service brakes (60), air bags (39). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2005 Toyota Sequoia have?

352 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 2005 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?

Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V741000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Toyota Sequoia's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.