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2021 Toyota Redundant Sienna

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 11 of 165 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports3 fire reports7 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

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Mileage unknown · May 22, 2024
Fuel/propulsion SystemService BrakesUnknown Or Other

There has been several incidents when I step on the brakes and the vehicle seems to accelerate forward after what feels like an attempt to find the right gear when decelerating. This occurs infrequently but usually when decelerating along with an external factor. I was able to consistently replicate when I’m coming off the high…

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There has been several incidents when I step on the brakes and the vehicle seems to accelerate forward after what feels like an attempt to find the right gear when decelerating. This occurs infrequently but usually when decelerating along with an external factor. I was able to consistently replicate when I’m coming off the highway onto a service road then have to make quick turn at a corner. It feels as if the vehicle is trying to search for a gear and once it finds it there’s a momentarily acceleration forward.

NHTSA ODI #11590055

Mileage unknown · May 12, 2024
Seat BeltsService Brakes

2 issues to report 1) when under medium consistent breaking(slowing down for a light) there are instances where the breaks feel like they let up or slipping. This issue has been reported and with the car since the first year of ownership but Toyota says it’s all within spec 2) second issue is an issue with the rear captions …

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2 issues to report 1) when under medium consistent breaking(slowing down for a light) there are instances where the breaks feel like they let up or slipping. This issue has been reported and with the car since the first year of ownership but Toyota says it’s all within spec 2) second issue is an issue with the rear captions seatbelt and has also been reported since 2022 where upon normal driving the seatbelt locks up and the car has to be stopped and seatbelt unbuckled to release tension. Also brought up multiple times with Toyota and no action. Kids sometime unbuckling while car is driving since they cannot move

NHTSA ODI #11588342

Mileage unknown · May 2, 2024
Service Brakes

When applying the brakes, the brakes sometimes feels as if though it "slips" and the brakes momentarily release causing the vehicle to feel like its suddenly accelerating. This has happened on several occasions -- on downhill and on flat roads. After the brake feels like it slips, then the brake returns back to normal.

NHTSA ODI #11586655

Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2024
Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control

When my car is going down a steep hill and I have the brake applied, Suddenly the car will speed up and lurch forward instead of continuing to slow down. This is not how cars normally behave in the 30 years I have been driving. I could have slammed into the car in front of me. This has happened over 100 times. My vehicle has a…

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When my car is going down a steep hill and I have the brake applied, Suddenly the car will speed up and lurch forward instead of continuing to slow down. This is not how cars normally behave in the 30 years I have been driving. I could have slammed into the car in front of me. This has happened over 100 times. My vehicle has approximately 27,000 miles and I have mentioned it at the Toyota service center and it has been checked out and there are no issues that they see. No warning, lamps or messages appear at all

NHTSA ODI #11585284

Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2024
Forward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

When I apply brakes sometimes the brake is released and I need to push the paddle hard to engage the brake again. Same thing happens sometimes on adaptive cruise control. It sometimes release the brake and I need to push the paddle to engage the brake.

NHTSA ODI #11583550

Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2024
Service Brakes

Occasionally when easing on the brakes the van will accelerate. The engine will rev up while depressing the brake pedal, the van will start jerking and jumping trying to stop and go at the same time. This has happened on numerous occasions in parking lots at slow speeds and while driving on a busy road.

NHTSA ODI #11579118

Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2024
Service Brakes

This is a follow up to NHTSA ID Number: 11542558. We have determined that this issue does not merely involve the brakes releasing, but the vehicle actually accelerates during the incident. Our 2021 Toyota Siena LE AWD has an issue where, while steady pressure is being applied to the brake pedal, the brakes will randomly release…

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This is a follow up to NHTSA ID Number: 11542558. We have determined that this issue does not merely involve the brakes releasing, but the vehicle actually accelerates during the incident. Our 2021 Toyota Siena LE AWD has an issue where, while steady pressure is being applied to the brake pedal, the brakes will randomly release and the car will actually accelerate briefly. While attempting to slow or stop the vehicle with steady pressure on the brake pedal, the braking action will momentarily give out, resulting in the vehicle lurching forward beyond the anticipated stopping/slowing distance before the braking action re-engages. In many, if not all occurrences, the vehicle actually accelerates. For example, if the incident occurs while driving up a hill, not only will the rate deacceleration decrease, but the vehicle will actually accelerate up the hill briefly before the braking re-engages. This issue occurs on a regular, but seemingly random basis, multiple times per week. This issue occurs under all driving conditions (hot or cold, dry or wet, smooth pavement or rough surfaces). It occurs at all driving speeds, including under 25mph and over 55mph. This is a dangerous condition that could cause serious injury or death. This could easily result in a collision with cars, bikes, or pedestrians as the vehicle suddenly stops slowing without warning and unexpectedly accelerates. It could also result in a serious collision from cross-traffic if the issue caused the Sienna's stopping distance to go past a stop sign or red light into an intersection. The problem is intermittent and difficult to reproduce, but has occurred repeatedly over the 35 months we've owned the Sienna. No warning lamps, error messages, or other related symptoms are associated with these occurrences, either before or after an occurrence of the problem. Please investigate and require Toyota to issue a recall.

NHTSA ODI #11579045

Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 2024
Forward Collision AvoidanceService BrakesCrash

I have this car for 1 year, and I’ve have problems when I am driving and I have use the brake the car stop and keeping going forward ,I already had a accident hitting a car in front me,I’ve see a lot complain about this problems and the Toyota is not getting fixed and keeping saying that is the driver fault,I work as a driver I …

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I have this car for 1 year, and I’ve have problems when I am driving and I have use the brake the car stop and keeping going forward ,I already had a accident hitting a car in front me,I’ve see a lot complain about this problems and the Toyota is not getting fixed and keeping saying that is the driver fault,I work as a driver I need this problem get fix.

NHTSA ODI #11572459

73,000 miles · Feb 5, 2024
Service BrakesSteering

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle started to sway to the left and the right. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle however, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. Additionally, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the pe…

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The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle started to sway to the left and the right. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle however, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. Additionally, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the pedal was very loose and depressed to the floorboard. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The contact stated that the dealer was not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

NHTSA ODI #11570056

Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2024
Service BrakesCrash

When you apply a brake, the vehicle initially responds with an impetus to stop, then the brakes seem to disengage for a fraction of time and then engage again. This is all with the foot being on the brake pedal. It is perceived as if the vehicle continues to move by inertia or accelerates when you hit the brake. Occasionally, it…

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When you apply a brake, the vehicle initially responds with an impetus to stop, then the brakes seem to disengage for a fraction of time and then engage again. This is all with the foot being on the brake pedal. It is perceived as if the vehicle continues to move by inertia or accelerates when you hit the brake. Occasionally, it feels like a delay in brake response time. The brakes issue is sporadic.It may occur 2-3 times a week or may not come up for a few weeks. As a result of the problem, the deceleration-to-stop distance is greater than you would expect under normal brake functioning. The issue is consistent across the primary and secondary driver of the same vehicle. The brake problem most often occurs when the car is going down the hill or when there is a short distance to stop, such as at a stop sign or red light in an urban area. The other driver reported that the problem occurred when there were bumps on the road.There are no warning lights indicating the problem with the brakes. The problem was reported to the dealer; however, the issue could not be replicated. The dealer advised us to have a Toyota representative perform the inspection as the problem would most likely not be identified because it is sporadic. As a result of the issue, I got in a car accident on a highway hitting another vehicle in the rear, when it made a sudden stop. The brake did not respond when I applied it two times in an attempt to stop, and my vehicle continued to move with my foot depressing the brake pedal. After the accident, the issue persisted. It recurred three times within one week after about 10 days of driving without issues.

NHTSA ODI #11567631

Official recalls

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22V239000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module:software

Apr 13, 2022

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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