NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
231 reportsMileage unknown · Mar 22, 2020
Wheels
THE VAN IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE RATED TIRES, AND WEARS THE TOES OUT SO DANGEROUSLY THAT RISK OF PREMATURE BLOWOUT IS IMMINENT. JUST HIT 100K MILES ON MY 2015 AWD SIENNA. 1ST SET OF TIRES LASTED 35K MILES WITH RUN FLATS, BUT WAS DOWN TO THE STEEL MESH. NEXT SET WAS KELLEY THAT LASTED 32K WITHOUT RUNFLATS, 3RD SET WAS GOODYEAR THAT L…
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THE VAN IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE RATED TIRES, AND WEARS THE TOES OUT SO DANGEROUSLY THAT RISK OF PREMATURE BLOWOUT IS IMMINENT. JUST HIT 100K MILES ON MY 2015 AWD SIENNA. 1ST SET OF TIRES LASTED 35K MILES WITH RUN FLATS, BUT WAS DOWN TO THE STEEL MESH. NEXT SET WAS KELLEY THAT LASTED 32K WITHOUT RUNFLATS, 3RD SET WAS GOODYEAR THAT LASTED 32K. READY FOR SET NUMBER 4 NOW, SO AVERAGE OF ~32K PER PAIR, EACH OF THEM HAD A 50K MILE WARRANTY MINIMUM. ALL 4 SETS WERE TOE WORN DOWN TO STEEL BELT RADIAL AND HAD BEEN ROTATED PROPERLY.
NHTSA ODI #11318983
48,000 miles · Mar 5, 2020
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
MY SIENNA VAN SOMETIMES RESPONDS VERY LATE TO ACCELERATION. THIS BECOMES A PROBLEM ON HIGHWAYS SPECIFICALLY DURING THE MERGING. ACCELERATION PADDLE HAS TO BE PRESSED VERY HARD, FOR FIRST FEW SECONDS THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM ENGINE THEN LATTER IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS MAKES YOU MISS JUDGE THE TIME REQUIRED TO MERGE ON HIGHW…
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MY SIENNA VAN SOMETIMES RESPONDS VERY LATE TO ACCELERATION. THIS BECOMES A PROBLEM ON HIGHWAYS SPECIFICALLY DURING THE MERGING. ACCELERATION PADDLE HAS TO BE PRESSED VERY HARD, FOR FIRST FEW SECONDS THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM ENGINE THEN LATTER IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS MAKES YOU MISS JUDGE THE TIME REQUIRED TO MERGE ON HIGHWAYS AND CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE FEW MONTHS. I AM PROVIDING TENTATIVE DATE BELOW.
NHTSA ODI #11316319
10,000 miles · Feb 24, 2020
SteeringSuspensionCrash
FROM 2016 AND UNTIL HE RECEIVED HIS CONVERTED 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA IN FEBRUARY 2018, OSU OUTPATIENT REHAB WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING [XXX]'S DISEASE PROGRESSION AND ENSURING THAT HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE HIS MODIFIED VEHICLE.*DT*DT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHIOANS WITH DISABILITIES ADMINISTERS A VEHICLE MODIFICATION PROGRAM, WHEREB…
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FROM 2016 AND UNTIL HE RECEIVED HIS CONVERTED 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA IN FEBRUARY 2018, OSU OUTPATIENT REHAB WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING [XXX]'S DISEASE PROGRESSION AND ENSURING THAT HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE HIS MODIFIED VEHICLE.*DT*DT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHIOANS WITH DISABILITIES ADMINISTERS A VEHICLE MODIFICATION PROGRAM, WHEREBY DISABLED CONSUMERS PURCHASE A VEHICLE SUITABLE FOR ADAPTATION AND OOD CONTRACTS AND PAYS FOR VEHICLE TO BE RETROFITTED WITH ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT. UNDER OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 3306-6-02 (MOTOR VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS, SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS.WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN OOD'S VEHICLE MODIFICATION PROGRAM, [XXXX] PURCHASED A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA FOR $37,657.25. OOD CONTRACTED WITH NOW MOBILITY WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT. OOD PAID MC MOBILITY $95,210 IN TWO INSTALLMENTS. THE FIRST PAYMENT OF $89,690 OCCURRED JANUARY 22, 2018. A SECOND PAYMENT OF $5,520 HAPPENED ON MARCH 20, 2018. ON DECEMBER 27, 2018, INGENIUM ENGINEERING'S PRINCIPAL, GEORGE W. HICKS, INSPECTED THE MODIFIED VAN. MR. HICKS IDENTIFIED A FEW IMPORTANT DEFICIENCIES. HE WROTE THAT AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED PER 'OHIO VEHICLE MODIFICATION RULES' AND THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. ON 2-15-18 OSU HOSPITAL MEDICAL RECORDS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT KAITLIN FINCH MADE NOTES ON PAGE 38 THE VAN SHOULD HAVE FAILED INSPECTION NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT. THE PARAVAN SPACE STEERING DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY AND VAN RELEASED. MOBILITY DID NOT CALIBRATE PARAVAN STEERING DUE TO BAD INSTALLATION OF COLUMN THE WHEELS TURN MORE LEFT THAN TURN RIGHT. TWO INSPECTION REPORTS WERE GIVEN TO OOD CONTRACTING OFFICE. THE OOD CONTRACTING OFFICE PAID FOR THE HANDICAP EQUIPMENT AND THE EQUIPMENT WAS IN NON-WORKING CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO MR. [XXX]. *AS 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
NHTSA ODI #11311047
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2020
EquipmentUnknown Or Other
TRYING TO DETERMINE IF MILEAGE ON 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE [XXX] IS ACCURATE. CURRENT ADS FROM CARVANA SHOWING 23,377 MILES BUT ON OCT 5, 2019 COMPLAINS VIA VIN CHECK SHOWING THIS CAR HAVE 58,410 MILEAGE. IS THIS FRAUDULENT OR ACCURATE,. WANT TO BUY BUT NOT ANYMORE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION …
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TRYING TO DETERMINE IF MILEAGE ON 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE [XXX] IS ACCURATE. CURRENT ADS FROM CARVANA SHOWING 23,377 MILES BUT ON OCT 5, 2019 COMPLAINS VIA VIN CHECK SHOWING THIS CAR HAVE 58,410 MILEAGE. IS THIS FRAUDULENT OR ACCURATE,. WANT TO BUY BUT NOT ANYMORE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #11309288
36,650 miles · Jan 27, 2020
EngineFuel/propulsion System
WHEN THE CAR IS AT IDLE SPEED, SUCH AS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR FOR A LEFT TURN, THE CAR WILL JUST DIE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WILL USUALLY RESTART RIGHT AWAY, BUT THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION. THE DEALERSHIP IN BELLEVUE, WA SAYS THAT'S A NORMAL THING IF THE CAR ISN'T PROPERLY MAINTAINED. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THAT DEA…
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WHEN THE CAR IS AT IDLE SPEED, SUCH AS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR FOR A LEFT TURN, THE CAR WILL JUST DIE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WILL USUALLY RESTART RIGHT AWAY, BUT THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION. THE DEALERSHIP IN BELLEVUE, WA SAYS THAT'S A NORMAL THING IF THE CAR ISN'T PROPERLY MAINTAINED. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THAT DEALERSHIP FOR ALL BUT ONE OF THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS, AND THE ONLY OTHER TIME WAS FOR MAINTENANCE WHEN WE WERE IN OHIO. HAVING THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED IS NOT ON THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. WHEN THE CAR DOES DIE THERE ARE NO CODES OR OTHER SYMBOLS THAT COME UP ON THE DISPLAY, OTHER THAN TO SAY THAT THE CAR DIED.
NHTSA ODI #11302373
57,505 miles · Jan 27, 2020
Engine
HAD AN ENGINE OIL LEAK ON 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA DEAL DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED TIMING COVER GASKET. STILL LEAKED, SECOND REPAIR BY DEALER WAS SAID TO BE TO HAIRLINE CRACK IN UPPER OIL PAN BEFORE REPAIR AUTHORIZATION ( AFTER THIRD REPAIR AND MY COMPLAINT) DEALER STATED IT WAS REALLY UPPER OIL PAN GASKET - CHANGED STORY). T…
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HAD AN ENGINE OIL LEAK ON 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. TOYOTA DEAL DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED TIMING COVER GASKET. STILL LEAKED, SECOND REPAIR BY DEALER WAS SAID TO BE TO HAIRLINE CRACK IN UPPER OIL PAN BEFORE REPAIR AUTHORIZATION ( AFTER THIRD REPAIR AND MY COMPLAINT) DEALER STATED IT WAS REALLY UPPER OIL PAN GASKET - CHANGED STORY). THIRD REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE CRANKSHAFT SEAL AND SERPENTINE BELT. TOYOTA DEALER STATED UPON THIRD REPAIR THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SEAL WAS BAD AND HAD SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER ENGINE AND SERPENTINE BELT, SERPENTINE BELT WAS SOAKED WITH OIL AND DETERIORATED. WOULD THIS BE A SAFETY PROBLEM IS THE BELT BROKE OR SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING.? ANY OTHER REPORTS OF THIS? ".MP4" VIDEO CLIP AVAILABLE AS ".MP4" 9(CONTACT [XXX]). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #11302322
7,000 miles · Jan 22, 2020
Air BagsCrashInjury
I HAD A FRONT DAMAGED CAR ACCIDENT IN 2016. I REALIZED THAT NONE OF AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED SINCE I WAS ASKED BY AT FAULT DRIVER'S INSURANCE ATTORNEY. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ONE WAY ROAD AND A CAR SHOWED UP IN FRONT OF ME ALL OF A SUDDEN. IT WAS CROSSING IN FRONT OF ME AS IGNORING "STOP" SIGN ON HIS SIDE. IT WAS TOO CLOSE TO…
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I HAD A FRONT DAMAGED CAR ACCIDENT IN 2016. I REALIZED THAT NONE OF AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED SINCE I WAS ASKED BY AT FAULT DRIVER'S INSURANCE ATTORNEY. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ONE WAY ROAD AND A CAR SHOWED UP IN FRONT OF ME ALL OF A SUDDEN. IT WAS CROSSING IN FRONT OF ME AS IGNORING "STOP" SIGN ON HIS SIDE. IT WAS TOO CLOSE TO AVOID AND BRAKE WAS NOT HELPFUL.
NHTSA ODI #11301075
65,000 miles · Jan 2, 2020
Unknown Or Other
THE CABLE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR SNAPPED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR IS NOW MANUAL DUE TO EXORBITANT COST OF REPAIRS. IT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #11296682
43,000 miles · Dec 16, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
DRIVING 35-55 MPH AND GOING AROUND (USUALLY) A LEFT CURVE ON THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE, VAN SUDDENLY BRAKES, SWERVES, AND TRACTION CONTROL/VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT POPS ON. WHOLE EPISODE LASTS A SECOND OR TWO, THEN ITS FINE. IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIP. I ONLY DRIVE THE VAN ON WEEKENDS, AND IT HAS HA…
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DRIVING 35-55 MPH AND GOING AROUND (USUALLY) A LEFT CURVE ON THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE, VAN SUDDENLY BRAKES, SWERVES, AND TRACTION CONTROL/VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT POPS ON. WHOLE EPISODE LASTS A SECOND OR TWO, THEN ITS FINE. IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIP. I ONLY DRIVE THE VAN ON WEEKENDS, AND IT HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS. IT HAS NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #11289262
58,410 miles · Oct 8, 2019
Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL/RIM WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE WHEEL MAY BE COMPROMISED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL/RIM WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE WHEEL MAY BE COMPROMISED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,410.
NHTSA ODI #11266993
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 ↗