What Toyota Sienna owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Toyota Sienna safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | 267 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 44 |
| 2024 | 69 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 112 |
| 2023 | 68 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 140 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 132 |
| 2021 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 176 |
| 2020 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 153 |
| 2019 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 191 |
| 2018 | 72 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 300 |
| 2017 | 154 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 259 |
| 2016 | 76 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 291 |
| 2015 | 232 | 17 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 347 |
| 2014 | 163 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 357 |
| 2013 | 183 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 376 |
| 2012 | 247 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 372 |
| 2011 | 614 | 34 | 7 | 36 | 0 | 372 |
| 2010 | 172 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 275 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Toyota Sienna complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
The contact owned a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (Structure); several years ago. The contact stated that the dealer only serviced the passengerâs side sliding door, even though the recall indicated that both doors were included. The contact stated that the driverâs side rear sliding door had not yet failed completely but was malfunctioning. While pressing the button, the power door closed but failed to latch or seal shut. The contact stated that closing the door manually worked properly. The dealer was notified of the issue but declined to assist and indicated that the repair had expired in July 202…
My name is [XXX]. I am an automotive Technician and I have completed hybrid vehicle system training. I have a certification of completion for the hybrid training.I work for XXX [XXX] maintaining and servicing a fleet of vehicles. I am contacting NHTSA regarding a safety concern with a 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid that I inspected. The vehicle has an intermittent braking concern. The driver reported that while braking, the vehicle sometimes seemed to move or jump forward instead of responding normally to the brake pedal. On one occasion, the driver reported that the brakes did not respond as expected and the vehicle nearly proceeded through a red light. I inspected and road tested the vehicle,…
The foam under the headrest was discovered to be cracked when the cover was removed while performing the the repair on the recall for the babies eating the foam (can't find the recall paperwork now). The instructions provided with the remedy for the recall said if the foam was cracked to contact evenflo's hotline immediately. I contacted evenflo on July 28th via phone and was emailed a request for more information. I provided more information and video of the damage on XXX. No reply was received acknowledging the receipt of the requested information so I emailed on XXX asking to confirm receipt. I emailed again on XXX, and Evenflo finally responded on XXX with the following reply: "Thank yo…
Whining noise when accelerating, transmission shop reported discovery of damage to transmission upon removal and inspection of transmission.
Transmission has high pitch wine that is consistent and rises with speed... Toyota expains I have 500 to 5000 miles before carrier bearing completely fails... Toyota has an extended warranty for Sienna UA80e transmission in 2017/2018... The issue is exactly as they explain in their warranty extension for 10yrs, unlimited miles... My vin number did fall on their list... BUT it is the exact issue... It should be covered, especially since they know !!
This is the 2nd Occurrence where Sliding Door Cable Breaks and the doors are disabled where you can not open or close the sliding door and its jammed shut. Attempts to press the Power Sliding door buttons do not work. This is the 2nd Occurrence on this Vehicle. The First occurrence happened approximately 3 years ago with the Driver Sliding Door and was report to Holman Toyota , 1301 NJ 73, Mt. Laurel township, NJ 08054. Now the passenger sliding door cable is broken and the door is jammed shut also
Transmission whining above 20mph. Toyota customer care program [XXX] states my vehicle falls within timeframe but dealer and corporate will not honor repairs INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The front passenger door lock actuator does not work properly causing the door to stay locked or unlocked despite attempts to change the door lock through the internal power locking system or remote key. This presents a safety issue in that it requires a manual lock/unlocking of the door should an emergency situation arise and expeditious ingress or egress from the vehicle be required. The door actuator is presently working intermittently and appears likely to fail permanently in the near future.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyotaâs New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customersâ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak.
2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seatfloor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retainers.
During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicleâs systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyotaâs New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customersâ ownership experience. Toyota is providing extended coverage under this Customer Support Program for repairs related to excessive corrosion to the wire harness connections at the Rear Motor Generator. Excessive corrosion can cause AM Radio Static during certain drive cycles, or the vehicle may not start.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 20
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-spe
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2026, owners most often name: structure, air bags, unknown or other. 2,476 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
