2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 recalls and problems
No recalls and 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
WHEN DRIVING THE BACK LIGHT AN TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME IN BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AN IT SAYS CODES C1203 C1223 C1247 ALSO SAYING THE ABS SENSOR ON MASTER CYLINDER OPEN CIRCUIT ALSO HAS A CODE FRO 0DTC HAD IT CHECKED OUT ON 7/1/2019
"BALL JOINT FAILURE" WHILE TRAVELLING DOWN FREEWAY AT 35-40 MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD COME OFF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND ANY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE SKID INTO THE GUARD RAIL SPINNING IT AROUND AND SLIDING UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. THE ARM CAME DIRECTLY OFF…
TAKATA RECALL NEVER INFORMED MY FAMILY ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE FRAME ON TOYOTA SEQUIOAS. THEREFORE FOR MORE INVESTIGATION DURING REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE NOT LONG AGO I SAW HOLES IN MY FRAME AND WAS VERY BAD AND HAD MY WORRIED ABOUT MY VEHICLE. I WAS UNABLE TO TAKE PHOTOS AT THE TIME BUT AM WILLING TO PUT MY VEHICLE ON…
MY TOYOTA SEQUOIA 4X4 LIMITED HAS ABOUT 230000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND SLOWED DOWN TO TAKE A TURN AND HEARD A LARGE "THUNK". I THEN CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND LATER AS I GOT UP TO ABOUT 60 VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER HEATH AND THE FRAME HAD SEPARATED…
I LIVE IN NORTHERN KY AND I WAS DRIVING WEST ON KY 20.I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE PULLS RIGHT AND THE BACK PULLS LEFT .WHEN I GOT THE VEHICLE TO SAFELY STOP I NOTICED THE REAR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE BROKE IN HALF. IT BROKE BECAUSE IT RUSTED IN HALF.THIS COULD OF KILLED ME.LUCKILY NO…
Sequoia SR5 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 107 | 2 | 1 |
Questions
- Does the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5?
- Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is traction control system (37 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (34).
- How many 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 107 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 3, 2019.