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2017 Toyota Sequoia maintenance schedule

The 2017 Sequoia is part of the XK60 generation (2008-2022), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 Sequoia needs, and when

All 11 of these items come from Toyota's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Toyota's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (3UR-FE)

5,000 for severe duty

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter (3UR-FE)30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter (3UR-FE)15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Tire rotation (3UR-FE)5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Brake fluid (3UR-FE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Engine coolant (3UR-FE)100,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (3UR-FE)

Replace (severe)

60,000 mi / 6 yearsManufacturer
Spark plugs (3UR-FE)120,000 mi / 12 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt (3UR-FE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (4WD)30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
12V battery (3UR-FE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20, 7.9 qt
Coolant
SLLC
Transmission fluid
ATF WS

Powertrains in this generation

  • 5.7L 8-cyl (3UR-FE), 381 hp, 6-speed Auto, RWD/4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 Sequoia owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Cam tower oil leak

medium severity

80,000-120,000 mi · $1,200-$3,500 to fix

Oil burning smell / Drip

Source: cartipsdaily.com

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Toyota Sequoia

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Steering

NHTSA 21E103000

December 2021

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.

Steering

NHTSA 21V920000

November 2021

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.

Wheels

NHTSA 17V311000

May 2017

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.

Other Sequoia model years

XK80 (2023-2026)

2023202420252026

XK60 (2008-2022)

201420152016201720182019202020212022

Shopping new? The Toyota Sequoia guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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