2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid problems

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while attempting to utilize the controls on the side of the driver’s seat, there was a crack in the hard plastic, and in the process, the contact sustained a minor cut on the left hand. The contact stated that medical treatment was not needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the same crack had appeared on the front passenger’s seat.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V657000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while in reverse (R), during inclement weather at his residence, the vehicle's reverse screen went black, and the reverse notification system failed to detect any structures. The contact stated that as a result of the reverse camera being black and not notifying him of any structures, the vehicle collided with a tree, impacting the right rear.

The vehicle is equipped with Towing mirror package. The problem is the size and placement of the mirrors. They are roughly 12” wide by 12” long and then have an arm that is solid that is 10” wide and 10” long when not extended. The placement of the mirrors on the vehicle completely blocks view of cross traffic with standard seating position. When stopped at a stop sign the driver will need to move their head to nearly touching the steering wheel to see around these mirrors through a small triangular glass section.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the trailer hitch cover separated from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim. The failure mileage was approximately 21,650.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid. The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock and lock the front driver’s side door. Due to the failure, the contact was forced to manually lock the front driver’s side door upon exiting and crawl through the front passenger’s side door to unlock the front driver's side door. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.