2025 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2025 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 46. The most common issue is other problems (43% of all complaints), specifically: while driving with my family in the car our panoramic sunroof exploded out of now where. now after a week of waiting and missing work due the dealership waiting to see if warranty is going to cover it. i’m being told to utilize my insurance because the panoramic isn’t covered under warranty.. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.
7
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 5)
OTHER
3 complaints- • While driving with my family in the car our panoramic sunroof exploded out of now where. Now after a week of waiting and missing work due the dealership waiting to see if warranty is going to cover it. I’m being told to utilize my insurance because the panoramic isn’t covered under warranty.
- • The 2nd panel of the panoramic sunroof literally exploded. Was sitting, stationary after a brief highway drive when it exploded cacophonously. Toyota won't cover under warranty because they're saying that it had to be resultant from an incident. But, literally, it just blew up 100% unprovoked.
- • The panoramic moonroof on the 2025 Toyota Sequoia spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was stationary. Nothing hit the moonroof. Was told by the dealership that it was caused by a pressure imbalance and although this is a know issue Toyota will not cover it as corporate doesn't see it as a
“While driving with my family in the car our panoramic sunroof exploded out of now where. Now after a week of waiting and missing work due the dealership waiting to see if warranty is going to cover it. I’m being told to utilize my insurance because the panoramic isn’t covered under warranty.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (2)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2025 Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID Service Intervals
0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: While driving with my family in the car our panoramic sunroof exploded out of now where. Now after a week of waiting and missing work due the dealership waiting to see if warranty is going to cover it. I’m being told to utilize my insurance because the panoramic isn’t covered under warranty.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while his daughter was attempting to buckle the passenger’s side second row seat belt, a bolt from the anchor point near the floor of the vehicle detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it had not yet been diagnosed. The manufa
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 50 MPH. The rear of the vehicle sustained significant damage. There was no warning light illuminated. The air ba
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: The panoramic moonroof on the 2025 Toyota Sequoia spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was stationary. Nothing hit the moonroof. Was told by the dealership that it was caused by a pressure imbalance and although this is a know issue Toyota will not cover it as corporate doesn't see it as a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Toyota SEQUOIA HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2025 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 46
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