2017 Toyota Sequoia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Steering:rack And Pinion 2021-12-23 · campaign 21E103000 · 151 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 2021-11-23 · campaign 21V920000 · 22,462 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2017-05-11 · campaign 17V311000 · 1,325 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (178)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-08-20 · T-TT-0790-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using bluetooth hands free. this is caused by the phone hands free volume being too low.
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Showing the 6 most recent of 178 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-03-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 31,000 mi“lower fuel pump fails at high speed or in cold weather i was told by toyota service.…”
2021-03-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi“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.…”
2020-11-21 · Unknown Or Other · 32,900 mi“spontaneously shattering sunroof. the sunroof spontaneously shattered while i was driving.…”
2020-03-05 · Structure:body · 17,450 mi“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…”
2019-05-07 · Engine · 52,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that when the vehicle was powered off, the engine continued to run. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to palmer's toyota superstore (located at 470 schillinger rd, mobile, al 36695, (251) 639-0800) where the contact was informed that a low battery was cau…”
2018-11-17 · Unknown Or Other · 30,500 mi · 💥 crash“on july 12, 2017, i had backed up my 2017 toyota sequoia to a family member's house and then put the vehicle in park, but left it running. my three children remained inside the vehicle, seated and buckled. i exited the vehicle to walk to the back and put a box in the back and when i turned around, the vehicle had suddenly accelerated and was speedi…”
2018-02-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 6,200 mi“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.