Buyer's checklist: 2nd gen Toyota Sequoia (2008–2022)

Look for 2

Known problems, and how to check for each.

Failed air injection pump or valves2008–2011Look for a check-engine light, and ask whether the air injection pump or switching valves were replaced under Toyota's extended cover.^1,2,3
Frame rustAll yearsLook over the frame from end to end, above all in salt states.⁴

Recalls to ask about 9

Recalls filed for these model years. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.

Recall 10V0170002008–2010The accelerator pedal can stick part-way down or return slowly. A reinforcement bar is fitted. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^5,6,7
Recall 11V1480002008–2011Tire pressure warnings were not recalibrated and may not light. They are recalibrated and a new label fitted. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^5,6,7,8
Recall 12V4910002008–2009The power window master switch can overheat and melt, a fire risk. It is greased or replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^5,6
Recall 15V6890002009–2011The power window master switch can short, overheat and melt, a fire risk. It is greased, or its circuit board replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^6,7,8
Recall 18V1220002018Electrical interference can switch off stability control. The software is updated. Ask for proof the recall work was done.⁹
Recall 18V6850002018–2019The airbag control unit can wrongly detect a fault at start-up and the airbags may not deploy. The software is updated. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^9,10
Recall 20V0120002018–2019The fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. The pump is replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^9,10
Recall 20V6820002019–2020The fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. The pump is replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^10,11
Recall 21V9200002008–2022The power steering gear may have been built wrongly and leak, losing assist. The gear is checked and replaced as needed. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^{12,5,6,7,8,13,14,15,16,17,18,9,10,19,20}

Buyer's checklist: 2nd gen Toyota Sequoia 2008–2022

Look for 2

Recalls to ask about 9

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