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231 reports20,000 miles · Dec 8, 2017
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS BECAME LOOSE, WHICH CHANGED THE DRIVER'S FOCUS OF THE ROAD. BYERS TOYOTA IN DELAWARE, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT BOTH MIRRORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER STATED T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS BECAME LOOSE, WHICH CHANGED THE DRIVER'S FOCUS OF THE ROAD. BYERS TOYOTA IN DELAWARE, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT BOTH MIRRORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #11053563
19,000 miles · Dec 5, 2017
Electrical System
NAVIGATION SYSTEM / SCREEN RESTARTS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. NO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL OR ON NAVIGATION SYSTEM ARE OPERATIONAL DURING THIS PERIOD.
NHTSA ODI #11052477
18,000 miles · Dec 2, 2017
Electrical SystemSteering
STEERING WHEEL BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN MAKING IT HARD TO STEER - ALMOST HAVE TO "FORCE" IT TO TURN. HARD TO DUPLICATE - SEEMS INTERMITTENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES DIM, ALMOST DARK. RANDOM ALSO
NHTSA ODI #11052032
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA .... INQUIRED ABOUT RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA.... CONTACT STATED HE CONTACTED LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP .... STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA - HOUSTON TEXAS... CONTACT STATED HE CALLED DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES ... RECEIVED NO RESPONSE REGARDING RECALL.... CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT TOYOTA AT 800…
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TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA .... INQUIRED ABOUT RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA.... CONTACT STATED HE CONTACTED LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP .... STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA - HOUSTON TEXAS... CONTACT STATED HE CALLED DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES ... RECEIVED NO RESPONSE REGARDING RECALL.... CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT TOYOTA AT 800-331-4331 CB NOV 22,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERG04 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V858 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE SUMMARY MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERG04 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V858 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE SUMMARYIN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CONDITIONS, IF THE SLIDING DOOR OPENING OPERATION IS IMPEDED, THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR CIRCUIT COULD BE OVERLOADED, OPENING THE FUSE FOR THE MOTOR. SAFETY RISKIF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE DOOR LATCH IS IN AN UNLATCHED POSITION, THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. REMEDYTHIS VEHICLE IS INVOLVED WITH PHASE 1. PHASE 1 COVERS THE VAST MAJORITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL AND THE REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THESE VEHICLES. FOR THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN PHASE 1, ANY AUTHORIZED TOYOTA DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK AND INSTALL NEW WIRE HARNESSES CONNECTING IT TO THE POWER SLIDING DOORS. IF APPLICABLE, THE DEALER WILL ALSO UPDATE THE VEHICLE'S OWNER'S MANUAL TO MATCH THE UPDATED EQUIPMENT. THESE REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE 1RECALLSASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN
NHTSA ODI #11051452
27,000 miles · Nov 23, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL DOOR LATCH HINGE IS BROKEN AT THE TOP OF THE HINGE. POSSIBLY, IT CAUSED BY THE DOOR LATCH SAFETY WITH EXCESSIVE TENSION. IT DISABLED THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED AND IT CAUSED EXITING ISSUE FOR CHILDREN AND OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR. CAR'S MILEAGE IS AT 27,000 MILES. FUEL DOOR O…
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FUEL DOOR LATCH HINGE IS BROKEN AT THE TOP OF THE HINGE. POSSIBLY, IT CAUSED BY THE DOOR LATCH SAFETY WITH EXCESSIVE TENSION. IT DISABLED THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED AND IT CAUSED EXITING ISSUE FOR CHILDREN AND OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR. CAR'S MILEAGE IS AT 27,000 MILES. FUEL DOOR OPENED DURING IN MOTION AND/OR STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #11048124
39,000 miles · Nov 13, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringWheels
I HAVE A BRAND NEW TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE TIRES SEEM TO START SHOWING SIGN OF WEARING OFF IN 6 MONTHS, AS IF IT HAS ALIGNMENT ISSUES OR SOMETHING. THE CAR DOES NOT PULL TO ONE SIDE OR ANYTHING. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT COULD BE THE TIRE PRESSURE THAT NEEDS TO BE KEPT UP AND THEY SAID THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR IS NO…
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I HAVE A BRAND NEW TOYOTA SIENNA AND THE TIRES SEEM TO START SHOWING SIGN OF WEARING OFF IN 6 MONTHS, AS IF IT HAS ALIGNMENT ISSUES OR SOMETHING. THE CAR DOES NOT PULL TO ONE SIDE OR ANYTHING. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT COULD BE THE TIRE PRESSURE THAT NEEDS TO BE KEPT UP AND THEY SAID THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO MAKE SURE IF THE PRESSURE IS GOOD? ALSO THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TIRES THESE DAYS ARE SOFTER SO THEY DON'T LAST AS LONG? THIS ALL SEEMS A LITTLE HARD FOR ME TO BELIEVE. OEM TIRE WARRANTY UP TO 60K BUT NOT LAST LONG . JUST CHANGE NEW SETS OF TIRE WITH ALIGNMENT . TOYOTA ENGINEERING NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE
NHTSA ODI #11045856
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2017
Structure
2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DOOR OPENS/MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. *LD UPDATED 11/8/2017*JS
NHTSA ODI #11021973
29,000 miles · Oct 12, 2017
Service Brakes
BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR ROUTINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE. SERVICE TECHNICIANS INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE "SEVERELY SCORCHED" AND "WARPED," AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF ALL PADS AND ROTORS. TECHNICIAN ASKED IF I TOW A TRAILER OR ROUTINELY HAUL HEAVY ITEMS, NEITHER OF WHICH I HAVE EVER DONE; TECHNI…
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BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR ROUTINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE. SERVICE TECHNICIANS INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE "SEVERELY SCORCHED" AND "WARPED," AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF ALL PADS AND ROTORS. TECHNICIAN ASKED IF I TOW A TRAILER OR ROUTINELY HAUL HEAVY ITEMS, NEITHER OF WHICH I HAVE EVER DONE; TECHNICIAN THEN ASKED IF I RIDE MY BRAKES WHEN I DRIVE, WHICH I DO NOT. VEHICLE HAS 29K MILES AND IS USED ONLY FOR CITY DRIVING FOR JUST MY WIFE AND I (AND OCCASIONALLY MY SON'S FAMILY, WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN), BUT I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE IN AN ABNORMAL FASHION. I DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY WHILE I DROVE IT, SO I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THE TECHNICIANS CAUGHT THE DAMAGE BEFORE THE BRAKES FAILED. THIS IS THE FORTH VAN I HAVE OWNED BUT MY FIRST TOYOTA, AND I'VE NEVER HAD A BRAKE ISSUES WITH ANY OF MY PREVIOUS VEHICLES--NOT EVEN THE VAN THAT I DROVE BACK AND FORTH TO WORK 50+ MILES A DAY AND CROSS-COUNTRY THREE TIMES, RACKING UP WELL OVER 100K MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11033165
31,192 miles · Oct 11, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE DASHBOARD SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER GAUGES CANNOT BE ILLUMINATED WITHOUT TURNING ON PARKING OR HEADLIGHTS. THESE GAUGES CANNOT BE SEEN DURING THE DAY WHEN THE DASHBOARD IS SHADOWED. ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED ON SIENNA CHAT BOARDS AND NUMEROUS TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENTS.
NHTSA ODI #11032970
28,650 miles · Oct 10, 2017
Electrical SystemStructure
PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONING. IT OPENED AFTER A BUMP WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO CLOSE THE DOOR. IT ALSO DEPLOYED THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP WHILE MOVING BECAUSE THE POWER DOOR IS THE SAME SIDE AS THE RAMP.. MAKE THE MANUFACTURER FIX IT OR MAKE THE WHEELCHAIR CONVERSI…
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PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONING. IT OPENED AFTER A BUMP WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO CLOSE THE DOOR. IT ALSO DEPLOYED THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP WHILE MOVING BECAUSE THE POWER DOOR IS THE SAME SIDE AS THE RAMP.. MAKE THE MANUFACTURER FIX IT OR MAKE THE WHEELCHAIR CONVERSION COMPANY FIX IT. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY DIES! ALL THIS RED TAPE AND ZERO ACTION IS INSANE. PEOPLE ARE GETTING INJURED WHILE THE FINGER POINTING IS HAPPENING. WHEN WILL SOMETHING BE DONE? HOW MANY INJURIES HAVE TO OCCUR BEFORE AN ACTION STEP OCCURS?
NHTSA ODI #11032817
Official recalls
6Jul 25, 2019
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 axle trailing arm.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Jun 4, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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.
Nov 29, 2016
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 shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: 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 may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
Apr 22, 2015
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 interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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 risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 for this recall is 15R1.
Apr 21, 2015
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 overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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 risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 number for this recall is SET15B.
Nov 26, 2014
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 second row overhead assist grips may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 service at 1-800-331-4331.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗