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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
240–25K
725–50K
550–75K
175–100K
1100–150K
0150K+
38 reports with mileage · 37 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seat Belts. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
75 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2017
Unknown Or Other
NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET WITH MY VEHICLE BUT TOYOTA JUST SENT A LETTER WITH A RECALL ON THE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON THEIR VANS FROM 2011-2016. CHILDREN RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT OF VANS AND THEY ARE PUTTING THEM IN DANGER. THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR THIS BESIDES TO TURN OFF AUTOMATIC DOORS WHICH IS A MAIN FEATURE OF THE VAN INCLUDED IN T…
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NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET WITH MY VEHICLE BUT TOYOTA JUST SENT A LETTER WITH A RECALL ON THE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON THEIR VANS FROM 2011-2016. CHILDREN RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT OF VANS AND THEY ARE PUTTING THEM IN DANGER. THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR THIS BESIDES TO TURN OFF AUTOMATIC DOORS WHICH IS A MAIN FEATURE OF THE VAN INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR THESE AND AREN'T OFFERING PARTIAL REFUNDS TO OWNERS THAT HAVE PAID FOR THOSE FEATURES. TOYOTA NEEDS CLOSER REGULATIONS ON THEIR VEHICLES BECAUSE THEY HAVE HAD SO MANY RECALL ISSUES IT IS RIDICULOUS. NOT TO MENTION PUTTING CHILDREN IN DANGER WITH THIS NEW DOOR ISSUE. I HOPE THAT THEY ARE FINED AND REGULATED MORE IN THE FUTURE SO THAT THEY DON'T CONTINUE TO PUT OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN DANGER.
NHTSA ODI #10946891
5,000 miles · Jan 18, 2017
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCH ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.
NHTSA ODI #10946176
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2017
Structure
TOYOTA NOTIFIED ME TODAY 1/17/17 OF A RECALL DATING BACK TO NOVEMBER 22, 2016. THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY FOR THE RECALL, WHICH POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNDER UNSAFE CONDITIONS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF SOMETHING DIRE OCCURRING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10945814
8,500 miles · Jan 12, 2017
Electrical System
DASH LIGHTS AND GAUGES ALL GO OUT AND HEAD LAMPS GO DIM. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO COULD NOT DO ANYTHING AS THE PROBLEM WAS NOT HAPPENING AT THAT TIME. STARTED WITH ABOUT 8500 MILES ON CAR AND I WOULD SAY IT HAPPENS ABOUT TWICE A WEEK OR MORE.
NHTSA ODI #10944480
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2017
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. ..UPDATED 02/09/17 *BF TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. ..UPDATED 02/09/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE/SHE EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE DOOR OPENING/CLOSING. UPDATED 03/01/17.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10944134
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2017
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS A MODIFIED HANDICAPPED VEHICLE. THE MANUFA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS A MODIFIED HANDICAPPED VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10943943
6,000 miles · Jan 3, 2017
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THIS VEHICLE MODEL (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER) DOES NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE RIGHT AWAY WHEN DRIVING FROM A COLD-START. THIS CAUSING A MOMENTARY ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING AND PRESENTS AN UNEXPECTED SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE FOUND THIS ISSUE POSTED ON SEVERAL CAR FORUMS AND IT APPEARS TO AFFECT MORE THAN JUST THE 2…
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IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THIS VEHICLE MODEL (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER) DOES NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE RIGHT AWAY WHEN DRIVING FROM A COLD-START. THIS CAUSING A MOMENTARY ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING AND PRESENTS AN UNEXPECTED SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE FOUND THIS ISSUE POSTED ON SEVERAL CAR FORUMS AND IT APPEARS TO AFFECT MORE THAN JUST THE 2016 MODEL SIENNA, BUT DOES NOT TRIGGER A FAULT OF ANY KIND. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10939478
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2016
Visibility/wiper
THIS NEW TOYOTA SIENNA 2016 WAS DELIVERED WITH A DEFECTIVE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH DISTORTION AT THE CENTER BOTTOM. IT CAUSES THE ROAD MARKINGS TO BECOME WAVY AND DISTORTED, AND IS DANGEROUSLY DISTRACTING ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT OR IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS. THE DEALER WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED, AND CHECKED OTHER SIENNAS ON THE LOT, ALL …
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THIS NEW TOYOTA SIENNA 2016 WAS DELIVERED WITH A DEFECTIVE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH DISTORTION AT THE CENTER BOTTOM. IT CAUSES THE ROAD MARKINGS TO BECOME WAVY AND DISTORTED, AND IS DANGEROUSLY DISTRACTING ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT OR IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS. THE DEALER WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED, AND CHECKED OTHER SIENNAS ON THE LOT, ALL OF WHICH HAVE THE SAME DEFECT. THE DEALER DIRECTED US TO TOYOTA, AND TOYOTA FAILED TO RESPOND AND DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE.SINCE IT IS APPARENTLY A VEHICLE WIDE DEFECT, IT SEEMS A RECALL WOULD BE REQUIRED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #10935875
9,000 miles · Sep 28, 2016
Air BagsSteeringCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A ROAD SIGN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A ROAD SIGN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
NHTSA ODI #10910205
100 miles · Sep 18, 2016
Exterior Lighting
BLIND SPOT MONITOR ONLY ACTIVATES WHEN PASSING CAR REACHES REAR FENDER WHICH IS INSUFFICIENT WARNING -- UNSAFE AT ALL SPEEDS. IF YOU WERE TO DEPEND ON IT WHEN CHANGING LANES IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY 2013 LEXUS ALSO HAS BSM WHICH OPERATES PERFECTLY WITH GOOD AND SUFFICIENT WARNING FOR LANE CHANGE.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
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.
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.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured February 15, 2016, to February 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed. During a crash, this incorrect height adjuster may contact the B-pillar and tear or separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt height adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0H.
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