2017 Toyota Sequoia: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer. Few owner complaints for this year.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2017 Toyota Sequoia
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2017 Toyota Sequoia recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Sequoia. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Steering
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 21V920000
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.
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.
- Tires & wheels
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 17V311000
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.
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.
1 aftermarket-part notice (parts sold for this model, not the car)
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. 21E103000
2017 Toyota Sequoia safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
No warranty extensions listed.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2017 Toyota Sequoia safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
7 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
Other Toyota Sequoia years
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