Toyota Sienna 2011–2020 problems by year and mileage
3rd generation (XL30)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20261,827 complaints, 956 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 201156kmedian
- 201258kmedian
- 201349kmedian
- 201448kmedian
- 201530kmedian
- 201619kmedian
- 201721k†median
- 201829k†median
- 2019—too few
- 2020—too few
The 2011 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 56,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 615
- Recalls naming this year
- 14
Most reported on the 2011
- Airbag system211 reports · median 64,000 mi
- Body structure154 reports · median 72,000 mi
- Electrical system69 reports · median 60,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Structure — body · Seats — front assembly
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2012 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 58,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 247
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2012
- Airbag system84 reports
- Body structure72 reports · median 53,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise28 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components · Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2013 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 49,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 183
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2013
- Body structure44 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise33 reports
- Airbag system22 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components · Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2014 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 48,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 163
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2014
- Body structure44 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise27 reports
- Electrical system16 reports
Recall areas Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components · Air bags — frontal · Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2015 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 30,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 233
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2015
- Body structure61 reports
- Electrical system44 reports · median 19,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise44 reports
Recall areas Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components · Structure — body · Air bags — side/window
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2016 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 19,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 76
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2016
- Body structure27 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise14 reports
- Electrical system9 reports
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components · Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2017 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 21,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 155
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2017
- Transmission and driveline37 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise26 reports
- Electrical system20 reports
Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2018 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- 29,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 72
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2018
- Transmission and driveline20 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise13 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system9 reports
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components · Steering
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2019 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 45
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2019
- Problems owners could not categorise8 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system7 reports
- Transmission and driveline7 reports
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Steering · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2020 Toyota Sienna
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 38
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2020
- Transmission and driveline8 reports
- Electrical system7 reports
- Engine6 reports
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Steering
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2012; earliest: the 2016, and the 2012 is 4 years older (part of the gap is age). 2 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2011–2020 Toyota Sienna reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 40,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 117,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 956
- Recalls
- 36
Most reported
- Body structure23.6% of complaints · median 50,000 mi
- Airbag system19.6% of complaints · median 49,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise14.2% of complaints · median 50,000 mi
Owners filed 1,827 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011–2020 Toyota Sienna; body structure leads with 23.6% of them, and half of the 956 that record an odometer reading came by 40,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 14,000 to 77,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2011–2020 Toyota Sienna last?
On the 2011–2020 Toyota Sienna, half of the 956 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 40,000 miles and 90% by 117,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
46 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 21 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Sienna reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Toyota Sienna 2011–2020 · 956 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
10,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 206 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 21 complaints (2.2%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,500
- 25%
- 14,000
- Median
- 40,000
- 75%
- 77,000
- 90%
- 117,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 206 | 21.5% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 89 | 9.3% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 101 | 10.6% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 82 | 8.6% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 73 | 7.6% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 67 | 7.0% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 54 | 5.6% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 57 | 6.0% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 45 | 4.7% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 42 | 4.4% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 29 | 3.0% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 25 | 2.6% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 19 | 2.0% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 10 | 1.0% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 10 | 1.0% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 180,000–190,000 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 190,000–200,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 21 | 2.2% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Sienna problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Toyota Sienna 2011–2020
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Wheels103 reportsmedian 33,000middle half 22,000–76,000
- Electrical system225 reportsmedian 36,000middle half 10,000–75,000
- Engine100 reportsmedian 41,000middle half 22,000–87,000
- Airbag system358 reportsmedian 49,000middle half 21,000–84,000
- Problems owners could not categorise260 reportsmedian 50,000middle half 20,000–78,000
- Body structure431 reportsmedian 50,000middle half 22,000–86,000
- Transmission and driveline155 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 30,000–100,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 431 | 23.6% | 50,000 | 22,000–86,000 |
| Airbag system | 358 | 19.6% | 49,000 | 21,000–84,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 260 | 14.2% | 50,000 | 20,000–78,000 |
| Electrical system | 225 | 12.3% | 36,000 | 10,000–75,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 155 | 8.5% | 76,000 | 30,000–100,000 |
| Wheels | 103 | 5.6% | 33,000 | 22,000–76,000 |
| Engine | 100 | 5.5% | 41,000 | 22,000–87,000 |
| Brakes | 84 | 4.6% | 33,000 | 12,000–50,000 |
| Steering | 83 | 4.5% | 50,000 | 22,000–70,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 72 | 3.9% | 35,000 | 17,000–74,000 |
Known problems with the 2011–2020 Sienna
Power Sliding Doors 2011–2016
Sliding door roller bracket and latch failure can allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving; a large NHTSA recall covering the early years of the generation. The recurrence of sliding door failures across three consecutive Sienna generations is a nameplate-level pattern worth its own hub page.
Transmission 2017–2020
Shift quality complaints - hesitation and harsh downshifts - following the 2017 switch to the 8-speed UA80 automatic.
Before you buy a 2011–2020 Sienna: the 3-minute check
Generated from 956 mileage-tagged complaints, 36 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 36 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check power sliding doors on 2011–2016 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check transmission on 2017–2020 cars.
- Years differ here: from 38 to 615 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Sienna problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi65% below | At 90k mi81% below | At 120k mi91% below | At 150k mi95% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 22,000–86,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 21,000–84,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 20,000–78,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 10,000–75,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 30,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Wheels | 22,000–76,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 22,000–87,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Toyota Sienna 2011–2020 · 956 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 65% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 81% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 91% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 95% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2011–2020 Toyota Sienna recalls (36)
NHTSA records 36 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (7), equipment (7), the hydraulic brake circuit (4) (why one area can repeat).
Dec 2025 · 2016–2017 · Equipment Adaptive/MobilityAn unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM Promaster vehicles equipped with…
What can happen. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service…
Nov 2020 · 2017–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020…
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting…
Jan 2020 · 2017–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota…
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service…
Oct 2019 · 2011–2013 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag…
Jul 2019 · 2012–2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThe contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced…
The defect. Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear…
What can happen. The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage…
Jul 2019 · 2017–2020 · SteeringIf the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.
What can happen. If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Jun 2019 · 2017–2019 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these…
What can happen. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
Jun 2019 · 2014–2019 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThe reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system…
The defect. Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
What can happen. The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
The free fix. Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Apr 2019 · 2019 · Air BagsThe incorrect air bag sensor readings could cause the affected air bags to unintentionally deploy or to not…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Sienna vehicles. The passenger front door may have incorrect welds inside, possibly affecting the air bag sensor readings for the passenger side front seat and curtain shield air bags.
What can happen. The incorrect air bag sensor readings could cause the affected air bags to unintentionally deploy or to not deploy when intended, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front door sub assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
Mar 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.…
What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at…
Jan 2019 · 2011–2014 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may…
Apr 2018 · 2017 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake…
What can happen. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or…
Feb 2018 · 2018 · WheelsIf the wheels crack at the spokes, the wheel may separate from the hub assembly causing a loss of vehicle…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles built with a specific lot of 10-spoke alloy wheels from one production facility. These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing. As a…
What can happen. If the wheels crack at the spokes, the wheel may separate from the hub assembly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota began notifying owners initially by phone on February 26, 2018 and will mail letters to any unnotified owner starting on April 20, 2018. Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if…
Jan 2018 · 2013 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or…
Dec 2017 · 2017 · EquipmentAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity…
What can happen. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers…
May 2017 · 2017 · TiresA spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not…
What can happen. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States…
Jan 2017 · 2012 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air…
Nov 2016 · 2011–2016 · StructureIf door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen…
What can happen. If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners…
Jun 2016 · 2011 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011…
What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact…
May 2016 · 2011 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag…
Apr 2016 · 2016 · Seat BeltsFailure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured February 15, 2016, to February 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed.…
What can happen. Failure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt height adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
Apr 2015 · 2015 · StructureIf the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured January 23, 2015, to April 13, 2015, and equipped with non-Toyota-brand overhead entertainment accessories installed by GST. During reassembly of the…
What can happen. If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing…
The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2015. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number…
Apr 2015 · 2015 · StructureIf the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 13, 2015 and equipped with overhead entertainment accessories installed by SET. During reassembly of the interior after the…
What can happen. If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing…
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's…
Nov 2014 · 2015 · Air BagsIf the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the…
What can happen. If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
Nov 2014 · 2011 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4…
What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected…
Sep 2014 · 2014 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
Jul 2014 · 2014 · Power TrainIf the transmission shift cable separates while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sienna vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, through June 24, 2014. The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been…
What can happen. If the transmission shift cable separates while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected…
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission shift control cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact Toyota…
May 2014 · 2011 · TiresIf the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…
What can happen. If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage…
Apr 2013 · 2011–2012 · EquipmentAn inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 RAV4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ…
What can happen. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property…
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…
Jan 2013 · 2011–2013 · SeatsIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and…
What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This…
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact…
Mar 2012 · 2012 · EquipmentIf this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 4Runner and Sienna vehicles, equipped with non-original equipment remote engine starters. A malfunction in the audiovox electronics brand remote engine starter module can prevent normal communication of…
What can happen. If this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Drivers should receive dashboard warning lights warning them of a malfunction.
The free fix. Gulf states Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the remote engine starter with a new one free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 4, 2012. Owners may…
Nov 2011 · 2011–2012 · EquipmentIncorrect information on the vehicle placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2012 Sienna vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selections and rims." These vehicles do not meet the requirement for displaying the…
What can happen. Incorrect information on the vehicle placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and will provide a remedy when it is available. Toyota will mail out a corrected placard to customers along with revised owner manual information. This service will be…
Nov 2011 · 2011 · StructureA damaged a-pillar trim panel retention clip may allow the trim panel to come loose and injure an occupant in…
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 corolla vehicles equipped with a non-Toyota, blue tooth hands free device or navigation unit and certain model year 2011 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with a non-Toyota, overhead entertainment…
What can happen. A damaged a-pillar trim panel retention clip may allow the trim panel to come loose and injure an occupant in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the a-pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2011. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at…
Jun 2011 · 2011 · Power TrainShould the drive shaft break during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose power without prior warning.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 venza and Sienna passenger cars manufactured from march 7, through march 10, 2011. There is a possibility that the front, right, drive shaft may break due to insufficient heat treatment.
What can happen. Should the drive shaft break during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose power without prior warning. Loss of motive power without warning may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft, and, if the drive shaft is identified as one that may not have been correctly manufactured, it will be replaced with a new one at…
Dec 2010 · 2011 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could result in brake drag with associated brake noise, vibration, and/or illumination of the brake…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Sienna vehicles. The brake stop lamp switch is mounted on a small bracket welded on the left side of the service brake pedal support assembly. Due to its proximity to the parking brake pedal, in limited…
What can happen. This could result in brake drag with associated brake noise, vibration, and/or illumination of the brake warning light. Braking effectiveness could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the bracket assembly free of charge. Toyota plans to mail an interim owner notification in the middle of january 2011, to advise owners of the recall. A second letter will be…
Feb 2010 · 2011 · EquipmentA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying…
What can happen. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 1,827 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 101 (5.5%)
- Fires
- 27
- Injury reports
- 78
- Fatality reports
- 0
Sienna problems by model year
The 2011 drew the most complaints of this generation, 615, most of them about the airbag system, and the 2020 the fewest, 38. A typical year drew about 159.
That makes the 2011 stand out at roughly 3.9 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 615 | 317 | 56,000 | Airbag system (211) | 14 |
| 2012 | 247 | 119 | 58,000 | Airbag system (84) | 9 |
| 2013 | 183 | 100 | 49,000 | Body structure (44) | 6 |
| 2014 | 163 | 104 | 48,000 | Body structure (44) | 6 |
| 2015 | 233 | 130 | 30,000 | Body structure (61) | 6 |
| 2016 | 76 | 39 | 19,000 | Body structure (27) | 5 |
| 2017 | 155 | 82 | 21,000† | Transmission and driveline (37) | 10 |
| 2018 | 72 | 38 | 29,000† | Transmission and driveline (20) | 7 |
| 2019 | 45 | 16 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (8) | 7 |
| 2020 | 38 | 11 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (8) | 2 |
What Sienna owners reported
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 passenger’s side sliding door, even though the recall indicated that both doors were included.…
2016 · 196,000 miles · Body structure
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the mileage was 102,694. The contact later discovered a mileage discrepancy in a Carfax report, which indicated that the mileage was previously recorded at approximately 202,000.…
2011 · 202,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure the driver forcely pressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure had once occurred while a transporting a Uber…
2014 · 120,000 miles · Throttle and speed control
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the repair was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
2011 · 200,000 miles · Latches and locks
Built from 956 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Sienna generations
- Sienna 1998–2003 614 reports with mileage, most about body structure
- Sienna 2004–2010 4,338 reports with mileage, most about body structure