Toyota Sienna complaints by model year
8,832 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 119 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 165 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | 72 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 | 154 | 13 | 4 | 10 |
| 2016 | 76 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 232 | 17 | 7 | 6 |
| 2014 | 163 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 183 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 | 247 | 10 | 4 | 9 |
| 2011 | 614 | 34 | 7 | 14 |
| 2010 | 172 | 15 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 207 | 15 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 | 429 | 37 | 4 | 9 |
| 2007 | 364 | 29 | 6 | 10 |
| 2006 | 1,017 | 37 | 2 | 11 |
| 2005 | 1,130 | 39 | 8 | 12 |
| 2004 | 2,062 | 51 | 8 | 10 |
| 2003 | 105 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 181 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 180 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 363 | 21 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 215 | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 | 294 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2013–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 44 | 44 | 61 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 27 | 43 | 14 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 80 | 62 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 16 | 44 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 12 |
| Power train | 14 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 37 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Air bags | 22 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 4 |
| Engine | 7 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Sienna recalls (52)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Sienna model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock | 2016, 2017 | 2.3% |
| 22V239000 | Apr 13, 2022 | Stability Control Deactivated on Startup/FMVSS 126 | 2021, 2022 | 97.7% |
| 21V889000 | Nov 17, 2021 | Incorrect Seat Belt Webbing Guide Installed | 2022 | 95.8% |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2017–2020 | 92.2% |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 91.8% |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 72.6% |
| 19V553000 | Jul 25, 2019 | Rear Brake Hoses May be too Short | 2012–2018 | 50% |
| 19V532000 | Jul 16, 2019 | Possible Loss of Steering | 2017–2020 | 85.9% |
| 19V503000 | Jun 28, 2019 | Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 100% |
| 19V410000 | Jun 4, 2019 | Incorrect Tube Nuts on Brake Lines | 2014–2019 | 48.1% |
| 19V318000 | Apr 23, 2019 | Door Spot Welds Affecting Air Bag Deployment | 2019 | 92.3% |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label | 2019 | 67.3% |
| 19V005000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2011–2014 | 90.9% |
| 18V211000 | Apr 3, 2018 | Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail | 2017 | 88.7% |
| 18V130000 | Feb 22, 2018 | Wheels may Crack after an Impact | 2018 | 90.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2011 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota Sienna FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Sienna had?
NHTSA lists 52 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Sienna model year from 1996 to 2022. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota Sienna year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2011 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (614) and the 2020 the fewest (38). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Sienna problems?
Across the 2013–2022 model years, owners most often name the structure, unknown or other, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Sienna get?
EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Sienna at 35 to 36 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.