2017 Toyota Sequoia recalls and problems

2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Sequoia.

2
recalls
7
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Toyota Sequoia recalls

Steering: hydraulic power assist system · Steering: rack and pinion

NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · reported November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 22,462 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 17V311000 · reported May 11, 2017 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · 1,325 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 29, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system · 31,000 miles

LOWER FUEL PUMP FAILS AT HIGH SPEED OR IN COLD WEATHER I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA SERVICE.

Mar 22, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system · 55,000 miles

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.

Nov 21, 2020 · Unknown or other · 32,900 miles

SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERING SUNROOF. THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING.

Mar 5, 2020 · Structure · 17,450 miles

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

May 7, 2019 · Engine · 52,000 miles

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, [phone removed]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS…

Sequoia model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 21710
2015 2900
2016 21100
2017 2710
2018 42000
2019 5700
2020 1400

Across all years, the 2002 Sequoia has the most complaints (666). All Toyota Sequoia years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Toyota Sequoia, the most recent reported on November 23, 2021 (Steering: hydraulic power assist system, Steering: rack and pinion). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2017 Toyota Sequoia complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 29, 2021.