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US recalls (1)
Wheels
ON CERTAIN 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ALLOY WHEEL TIRE UPGRADE (OPTIONS WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, OR DH5) INSTALLED BY THE PROCESSING CENTERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OR COMMERCE, GEORGIA, A LABEL IDENTIFYING THE SPARE TIRE AS A TEMPORARY USE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDES 4 LARGER SIZE TIRES WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/STEEL WHEEL IS NOT PART OF THE UPGRADE AND WAS NOT CHANGED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: DIFFERENT OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND AN INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Owner complaints (531)
Owners filed 531 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Sequoia (20 crashes, 16 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 22 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 20).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 124 | |
| Structure | 102 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 101 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 81 | |
| Service brakes | 76 | |
| Traction control system | 54 | |
| Steering | 51 | |
| Suspension | 48 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Toyota Sequoia version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sequoia 2WD 4.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Sequoia 4WD 4.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.