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If you have a large family and the need for towing then you probably like large SUVs. However, the Toyota Sequoia is currently one burly beast facing a significant problem. It’s under recall due to tow hitch problems. 

Recall alert for the Toyota Sequoia due to separating tow hitch covers 

If you use your Toyota Sequoia for towing then it might be time to visit a dealership. Roughly 43,400 Sequoia models from 2023 and 2024 are being recalled due to separating tow hitch covers. 

According to Toyota, the resin tow hitch cover may separate from the rear bumper of the Sequoia while driving. This could become a road hazard and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. 

If your Sequoia model is involved then you will be notified via mail by late October. Toyota advises owners to remove the covers until they can be repaired. 

You will have to visit a local Toyota dealership for service. A Toyota technician will replace the resin tow hitch cover with an improved cover. 

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia towing a boat
2024 Toyota Sequoia | Toyota

For more information or to see if your Toyota Sequoia model is at risk, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site. You will be prompted to enter your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N) or license plate information. 

You can also contact Toyota customer support with any questions you may have. Call 1-800-331-4331 to reach the Toyota Brand Engagement Center. 

Toyota shares that information about automotive recalls, including but not limited to the list of involved vehicles, is current as of today’s filing date and is subject to change thereafter. 

Basically, this means that you need to stay tuned for updates! 

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.