Toyota Sienna Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Toyota Sienna model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (38) and the 2004 the most (2,062).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
38 | 2 | Power train | 5★ | 20–21 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
45 | 7 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 20–22 |
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
72 | 7 | Power train | 5★ | 20–22 |
| 2016 | 76 | 5 | Structure | 5★ | 19–21 |
| 2003 | 105 | 1 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | 19 |
| 2022 | 119 | 2 | Service brakes | — | 35–36 |
| 2017 | 154 | 10 | Power train | 5★ | 20–22 |
| 2014 | 163 | 6 | Structure | 5★ | 19–21 |
| 2021 | 165 | 1 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 2010 | 172 | 8 | Structure | — | 18–19 |
| 2013 | 183 | 6 | Structure | 4★ | 19–21 |
| 2009 | 207 | 10 | Structure | — | 18–19 |
| 2015 | 232 | 6 | Structure | 5★ | 19–21 |
| 2012 | 247 | 9 | Air bags | 4★ | 19–21 |
| 2007 | 364 | 10 | Structure | — | 18–19 |
| 2008 | 429 | 9 | Structure | — | 18–19 |
| 2011 | 614 | 14 | Air bags | 4★ | 18–21 |
| 2006 Among the most complaints |
1,017 | 11 | Air bags | — | 17–19 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
1,130 | 12 | Structure | — | 18–19 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
2,062 | 10 | Structure | — | 18–20 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Toyota Sienna years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2004 Toyota Sienna: 2,062 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 962 (47%); Latches/locks/linkages 308 (15%); Steering 159 (8%).
Reports mention 51 crashes, 8 fires, 180 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 75,000 miles. 10 recall campaigns listed.
2005 Toyota Sienna: 1,130 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 499 (44%); Latches/locks/linkages 135 (12%); Seat belts 83 (7%).
Reports mention 39 crashes, 8 fires, 71 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 66,500 miles. 12 recall campaigns listed.
2006 Toyota Sienna: 1,017 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 307 (30%); Structure 261 (26%); Electrical system 85 (8%).
Reports mention 37 crashes, 2 fires, 53 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 71,000 miles. 11 recall campaigns listed.
The Toyota Sienna years with the fewest complaints
2020 Toyota Sienna: 38 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 8 (21%); Electrical system 7 (18%); Engine 6 (16%).
Reports mention 1 fire. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 14,571 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Toyota Sienna: 45 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 7 (16%); Power train 7 (16%); Fuel system 6 (13%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 24,500 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
2018 Toyota Sienna: 72 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 20 (28%); Fuel/propulsion system 9 (13%); Electrical system 7 (10%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 6 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 30,000 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Toyota Sienna owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 119 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 165 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 28,000 |
| 2020 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14,571 |
| 2019 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24,500 |
| 2018 | 72 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 30,000 |
| 2017 | 154 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 21,800 |
| 2016 | 76 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 19,000 |
| 2015 | 232 | 17 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 30,000 |
| 2014 | 163 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 50,000 |
| 2013 | 183 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 49,000 |
| 2012 | 247 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 58,000 |
| 2011 | 614 | 34 | 7 | 36 | 0 | 56,000 |
| 2010 | 172 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 68,000 |
| 2009 | 207 | 15 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 84,750 |
| 2008 | 429 | 37 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 77,000 |
| 2007 | 364 | 29 | 6 | 47 | 2 | 68,700 |
| 2006 | 1,017 | 37 | 2 | 53 | 1 | 71,000 |
| 2005 | 1,130 | 39 | 8 | 71 | 1 | 66,500 |
| 2004 | 2,062 | 51 | 8 | 180 | 2 | 75,000 |
| 2003 | 105 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 54,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Toyota Sienna recalls
- Fuel Pump May Fail (2017–2019 model years; 1,830,752 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2020; 20V012000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2011 model year; 1,754,517 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V340000)
- Fuel Pump May Fail (2017–2020 model years; 1,525,742 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2020; 20V682000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode (2011–2014 model years; 1,299,448 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2019; 19V005000)
- Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode (2011–2013 model years; 928,220 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2019; 19V741000)
All 52 Toyota Sienna recall campaigns · Toyota Sienna problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Toyota Sienna years FAQ
Which Toyota Sienna year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (38). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Toyota Sienna years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2004, 2005 and 2006 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the structure. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Toyota Sienna problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the structure (2,551 of 7,594 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Toyota Sienna have?
NHTSA lists 52 recall campaigns covering the Toyota Sienna. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Toyota Sienna recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.