2017 Toyota Sequoia: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel/propulsion system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Car shook at 50 miles per hour and above, check engine and 4 lo lights flashed. Took to mechanic and was told fuel pump needs replacing. Toyota advised that my VIN was not part of their current recall.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2021
“When traveling on the freeway at 65-70mph there is a whistling or metal to metal sound that happens on the left side of the car. I can't tell if it's in the windshield or the frame area. Also there is a constant squeak on the right corner of the windshield at the dashboard”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota sequoia. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to priority toyota chesapeake (1800 greenbrier pkwy, chesapeake, va 23320) where it was diagnosed that rodents chewed holes through the wiring that was lubricated with peanut oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 6,200.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
How other years compare
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Is the 2017 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Toyota Sequoia. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system.
Does the 2017 Toyota Sequoia have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:rack and pinion. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.