# 2014 Toyota Sequoia lug nuts **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** sequoia, toyota\ **Created:** [June 4, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634 "2018-06-04T17:24:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_KathieBourneuf)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/1 "2018-06-04T17:24:47Z")
My 2014 Toyota Sequoia had two lug nuts fail (swollen) and replaced at 55,000 miles. At 60,000 miles three more failed and were replaced. The dealer said the remaining fourteen would fail over the next year or sooner. Toyota claims this is normal wear & tear and not covered under warranty. To me this is catastrophic failure of a critical safety component and should be covered on a recall. Your thoughts ? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/2 "2018-06-04T21:18:16Z")
> [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](#): > > two lug nuts fail (swollen) I would not call that a failure if I understand what you mean by “swollen” The lug nuts got fat and you couldn’t put a wrench on it… it that what you mean? If so, it is rust, pure and simple, building up under the beauty cover they put over the actual nut. They haven’t “failed” because they still keep your wheel in place properly. If you live in a state that uses road salt, that is what causes it. Just replace them and consider it “maintenance” not a “failure”. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_KathieBourneuf)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/3 "2018-06-04T22:21:01Z")
“Failure” is the term used by the dealer’s service manager. Do many vehicles in the Northeast require total lug nut replacement at approximately 60 – 65,000 miles ? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/4 "2018-06-05T12:07:52Z")
The answer is yes, it is a common problem in salt use states. It isn’t a mileage problem, it is a time and exposure problem. I know both Ford and GM experience this problem as they use the same design for lug nuts. And many of us swear AT them instead of BY them because of it. A full set of aftermarket, one-piece, chrome lug nuts that fit your Sequoia can be had for about $40 or so. Why not replace them all at once and be done with it? ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_KathieBourneuf)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/5 "2018-06-05T15:34:00Z")
Thanks. I had three Explorers, 91, 99 & 04….no swollen lug nut covers on any of them. The dealer quoted me $14 per lug nut for replacements. At $40 for a full set ( 5 or 20 ?) that’s a great price. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/6 "2018-06-05T16:25:35Z")
Any parts store will have replacement lug nuts and maybe even Walmart. You will need to get the right shape so a parts house might be best. ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/7 "2018-06-05T16:45:37Z")
yeah, this is not a dealer item. Buy at a parts house. Replace them all, and motor on. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/8 "2018-06-05T17:14:45Z")
Autozone has them for @25/set of 10, so $50 for all four wheels. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/9 "2018-06-05T17:37:11Z")
> [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](#): > > dealer quoted me $14 per lug nut Yes, Dealer! The very highest price for lug nuts that will have the same problem 4 years down the road. Aftermarket lug nuts are most often solid and chrome plated. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/10 "2018-06-05T21:50:25Z")
I don’t understand the swollen part but I’ve spent my life in Minnesota and South Dakota and never had a single lug nut go bad in over 50 years of driving. I guess I’d like to see it first but yeah make sure you get the exact same lug nut shape. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/11 "2018-06-05T21:52:51Z")
I call them lug nuts with condoms. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/f/f53340cc92e6a44fb94f1fb247fb7c22112b3574.jpg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/12 "2018-06-05T22:07:30Z")
Well that makes sense. Looks like they cheaped out on the lug nuts. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_KathieBourneuf)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/13 "2018-06-05T22:25:59Z")
Thanks to all for the good advice. I bought the vehicle for it’s good reliability ratings in CR……among other things. No mention from them on this issue. I intend to let them know. Live in MA but spend a lot of time in ME fishing. Cold weather, salty roads, the usual. The deal at Auto Zone sounds good. I’ll follow up. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_KathieBourneuf)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/14 "2018-06-05T22:26:59Z")
They started out smooth but now they’re ribbed ! ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/15 "2018-06-06T01:40:05Z")
There’s a recall on the lug-nuts for this vehicle if it is equipped with 20-inch Rockstar wheels. Ask your dealership to give you a copy of bulletin NHTSA17V311000. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/16 "2018-06-06T02:53:46Z")
I was shocked by Tester’s photo. I’ve never seen lug nuts made like this. If I discovered those pathetic things on one of my vehicles I’d be downright pi##ed off. Yeah, I can see how these would rust under the “condom”, swell, and ruin the nut. IMHO the only solution would be to replace all the nuts with solid lugnuts with actual chrome plating. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Peter\_KathieBourneuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_KathieBourneuf)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/17 "2018-06-07T14:40:00Z")
Thanks for the info ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/18 "2018-06-07T15:21:15Z")
Nothing unusual and not a safety issue. The lug nuts are steel and have a decorative chrome plated cap over them. The steel starts to rust and swells the cap a little bit. There is no danger in the lug nut falling off. Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, GM, I’ve seen it on many makes. If this were an unusual problem there wouldn’t be sockets that are .5mm larger, designed to remove the nuts when a standard lug wrench will no longer fit over the nut. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/19 "2018-06-07T17:34:01Z")
> [@Mustangman](#): > > The answer is yes, it is a common problem in salt use states. It Common? Really? I’ve been driving cars in the North East for 50 years…and never ever heard of this. I don’t know anyone who has either. Where I grew up at (the snowiest area this side of the Rockies)…never saw it there either. Maybe it’s the kind of a particular lug-nut. All our vehicles purchased since 1987 didn’t have hubcaps so they had exposed lug-nuts and were similar looking. Never failed or showed signs of rust - even after 10+ years in salt country and 300k+ miles. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634/20 "2018-06-07T21:18:44Z")
asemaster agrees with this > [@asemaster](#): > > Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, GM, I’ve seen it on many makes. > > If this were an unusual problem there wouldn’t be sockets that are .5mm larger, designed to remove the nuts when a standard lug wrench will no longer fit over the nut. > [@Tester](#): > > I call them lug nuts with condoms. As does Tester [https://www.cartalk.com/blogs/dear-car-talk/swollen-lug-nuts-are-driving-tim-nuts](https://www.cartalk.com/blogs/dear-car-talk/swollen-lug-nuts-are-driving-tim-nuts) CarTalk 2 years ago > [@Swollen lugnuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swollen-lugnuts/78188): > > Has anyone ever heard of “swelling lugnuts”? My wife took her car to tire shop for tire rotation and they told her the lugnuts were swelling and needed replacement, of which they could/would happily do for $35. Really??? Car talk 5 years ago > **[Swollen lug nuts toyota highlander 2010 v6-3.5l lug nuts](https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/swollen-lug-nuts-by-fran)** > > Q: Took the dar in for an oil change and tire rotation this weekend. They stated that our lug nuts are swollen - is this for real? My car has 64756 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Swollen lug nuts is in fact a... 2 years ago Glad you’ve never had this problem. Others have, lots of others. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sequoia-lug-nuts/118634.md?page=2)