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Toyota Sienna 2011–2020

3rd generation (XL30)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,368 complaints, 1,260 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
1,260
Median of reported failures
39,000 mi
Most-reported system
Body structure (18.6%)
Recalls
36

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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 13,000 and 75,000 miles.

Figure 1 · Toyota Sienna 2011–2020 · 1,260 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 189 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Toyota Sienna 2011–2020Histogram of 1,260 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 189 complaints, 15.0 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 13,000 and 75,000 miles. A further 18 complaints, 1.4 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 39,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 18 complaints (1.4%), plotted separately
10%
1,400
25%
13,000
Median
39,000
75%
75,000
90%
113,000

Tallest bin: 189 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 1,260 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,00018915.0%
5,000–10,000846.7%
10,000–15,000635.0%
15,000–20,000624.9%
20,000–25,000786.2%
25,000–30,000453.6%
30,000–35,000614.8%
35,000–40,000514.0%
40,000–45,000514.0%
45,000–50,000534.2%
50,000–55,000463.7%
55,000–60,000383.0%
60,000–65,000433.4%
65,000–70,000312.5%
70,000–75,000493.9%
75,000–80,000282.2%
80,000–85,000332.6%
85,000–90,000241.9%
90,000–95,000312.5%
95,000–100,000252.0%
100,000–105,000231.8%
105,000–110,000131.0%
110,000–115,000171.3%
115,000–120,000201.6%
120,000–125,000131.0%
125,000–130,00090.7%
130,000–135,00090.7%
135,000–140,00050.4%
140,000–145,00070.6%
145,000–150,00090.7%
150,000–155,00060.5%
155,000–160,00060.5%
160,000–165,00040.3%
165,000–170,00030.2%
170,000–175,00050.4%
175,000–180,00020.2%
180,000–185,00020.2%
185,000–190,00010.1%
195,000–200,00030.2%
200,000+181.4%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 2,368 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011–2020 Toyota Sienna, and 1,260 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 13,000 and 75,000 miles. The median is 39,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are body structure (18.6% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles), the airbag system (15.3% of complaints, typically around 52,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (10.8% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).

36 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2011–2020 Toyota Sienna last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2011–2020 Toyota Sienna were filed by 39,000 miles and 90% by 113,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,260 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

18 reports (1.4%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Sienna reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2011–2020 Sienna: the 3-minute check

Generated from 1,260 mileage-tagged complaints, 36 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 36 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check power sliding doors on 2011–2016 cars. Sliding door roller bracket and latch failure can allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving; a large NHTSA recall covering the early years of the generation. The recurrence of sliding door failures across three…
  3. Check transmission on 2017–2020 cars. Shift quality complaints - hesitation and harsh downshifts - following the 2017 switch to the 8-speed UA80 automatic.
  4. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  5. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 13,000 and 75,000 miles, with a median of 39,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, body structure and the airbag system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Body structure in particular shows a median failure mileage of 50,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Toyota Sienna 2011–2020

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Wheels103 reports33,00022,000–76,000Wheels: 103 reports, median 33,000 miles, middle half 22,000 to 76,000 miles.
  2. Electrical system222 reports35,0009,500–72,000Electrical system: 222 reports, median 35,000 miles, middle half 9,500 to 72,000 miles.
  3. Engine99 reports41,00022,000–87,000Engine: 99 reports, median 41,000 miles, middle half 22,000 to 87,000 miles.
  4. Problems owners could not categorise256 reports50,00020,000–78,000Problems owners could not categorise: 256 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 20,000 to 78,000 miles.
  5. Body structure440 reports50,00022,000–86,000Body structure: 440 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 22,000 to 86,000 miles.
  6. Airbag system363 reports52,00021,000–83,000Airbag system: 363 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 21,000 to 83,000 miles.
  7. Transmission and driveline152 reports76,00030,000–100,000Transmission and driveline: 152 reports, median 76,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 100,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Body structure44018.6%50,00022,000–86,000
Airbag system36315.3%52,00021,000–83,000
Problems owners could not categorise25610.8%50,00020,000–78,000
Electrical system2229.4%35,0009,500–72,000
Transmission and driveline1526.4%76,00030,000–100,000
Wheels1034.3%33,00022,000–76,000
Engine994.2%41,00022,000–87,000
Brakes843.5%33,00012,000–50,000
Steering833.5%50,00022,000–70,000
Fuel and propulsion system713.0%35,00017,000–74,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Toyota Sienna 2011–2020 · 1,260 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Toyota Sienna 2011–2020Of 1,260 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 65 percent below 60,000 miles. 82 percent below 90,000 miles. 92 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 39,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 65% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 82% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 92% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 1.4% of reports (18) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

65% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Body structure — middle half 22,000–86,000 mi
  • Airbag system — middle half 21,000–83,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 20,000–78,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 9,500–72,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 30,000–100,000 mi
  • Wheels — middle half 22,000–76,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 22,000–87,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

82% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Body structure — median 50,000 mi
  • Airbag system — median 52,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 50,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 35,000 mi
  • Wheels — median 33,000 mi
  • Engine — median 41,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 30,000–100,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

92% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Body structure — median 50,000 mi
  • Airbag system — median 52,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 50,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 35,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 76,000 mi
  • Wheels — median 33,000 mi
  • Engine — median 41,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 39,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

Body structure accounts for 18.6% of complaints (440 reports, 211 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 22,000 and 86,000 miles.

The airbag system accounts for 15.3% of complaints (363 reports, 82 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 52,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 21,000 and 83,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 10.8% of complaints (256 reports, 127 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 20,000 and 78,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 9.4% of complaints (222 reports, 154 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 35,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 9,500 and 72,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 6.4% of complaints (152 reports, 77 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 76,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 30,000 and 100,000 miles.

The wheels account for 4.3% of complaints (103 reports, 57 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 33,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 22,000 and 76,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2011 model year drew the most — 814 complaints — while 2020 drew the fewest at 48. The median year sits at 205.

That makes 2011 an outlier: roughly 4.0 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 36 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (7), equipment (7), the hydraulic brake circuit (4). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,368 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
147 (6.2%)
Fires
46
Injury reports
110
Fatality reports
0

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Power Sliding Doors 2011–2016

Sliding door roller bracket and latch failure can allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving; a large NHTSA recall covering the early years of the generation. The recurrence of sliding door failures across three consecutive Sienna generations is a nameplate-level pattern worth its own hub page.

Transmission 2017–2020

Shift quality complaints - hesitation and harsh downshifts - following the 2017 switch to the 8-speed UA80 automatic.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2011814416
2012333165
2013227123
2014210137
2015293172
20169856
2017201107
20188647
20195825
20204812

Recalls (36) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Feb 2026 · 2016–2017 · Equipment Adaptive/MobilityAn unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V876000, reported 2026-02-05.

  2. Jan 2021 · 2017–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this re

    NHTSA campaign 20V682000, reported 2021-01-21.

  3. May 2020 · 2017–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V012000, reported 2020-05-01.

  4. Dec 2019 · 2012–2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThe contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V553000, reported 2019-12-16.

  5. Nov 2019 · 2011–2013 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propella

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

    NHTSA campaign 19V741000, reported 2019-11-20.

  6. Aug 2019 · 2017–2019 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

    NHTSA campaign 19V503000, reported 2019-08-23.

  7. Jul 2019 · 2017–2020 · SteeringIf the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of…

    The defect. Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.

    What can happen. If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

    NHTSA campaign 19V532000, reported 2019-07-25.

  8. Jun 2019 · 2014–2019 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThe reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V410000, reported 2019-06-25.

  9. Jun 2019 · 2019 · Air BagsThe incorrect air bag sensor readings could cause the affected air bags to unintentionally deploy or to not…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Sienna vehicles. The passenger front door may have incorrect welds inside, possibly affecting the air bag sensor readings for the passenger side front seat and curtain shield air bags.

    What can happen. The incorrect air bag sensor readings could cause the affected air bags to unintentionally deploy or to not deploy when intended, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front door sub assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1G /K0G.

    NHTSA campaign 19V318000, reported 2019-06-21.

  10. May 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

    NHTSA campaign 19V244000, reported 2019-05-24.

  11. Feb 2019 · 2011–2014 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lex

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

    NHTSA campaign 19V005000, reported 2019-02-15.

  12. May 2018 · 2017 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

    What can happen. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

    NHTSA campaign 18V211000, reported 2018-05-09.

  13. Apr 2018 · 2018 · WheelsIf the wheels crack at the spokes, the wheel may separate from the hub assembly causing a loss of vehicle…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles built with a specific lot of 10-spoke alloy wheels from one production facility. These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing. As a result, the wheels may crack in the spokes from an impact while driving.

    What can happen. If the wheels crack at the spokes, the wheel may separate from the hub assembly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota began notifying owners initially by phone on February 26, 2018 and will mail letters to any unnotified owner starting on April 20, 2018. Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary depending on their production location, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0J.

    NHTSA campaign 18V130000, reported 2018-04-20.

  14. Jan 2018 · 2013 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, N

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

    NHTSA campaign 18V024000, reported 2018-01-29.

  15. Jan 2018 · 2017 · EquipmentAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 17V831000, reported 2018-01-23.

  16. Jul 2017 · 2011–2016 · StructureIf door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V858000, reported 2017-07-28.

  17. Jun 2017 · 2017 · TiresA spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

    What can happen. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

    NHTSA campaign 17V295000, reported 2017-06-15.

  18. Feb 2017 · 2012 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).

    NHTSA campaign 17V006000, reported 2017-02-01.

  19. Nov 2016 · 2011 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Z

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and

    NHTSA campaign 16V340000, reported 2016-11-18.

  20. Jul 2016 · 2011 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

    What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

    NHTSA campaign 16V396000, reported 2016-07-14.

  21. Apr 2016 · 2016 · Seat BeltsFailure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V197000, reported 2016-04-29.

  22. Jul 2015 · 2011 · TiresIf the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carri

    What can happen. If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall we

    NHTSA campaign 14V273000, reported 2015-07-07.

  23. Jun 2015 · 2015 · StructureIf the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 15V240000, reported 2015-06-05.

  24. May 2015 · 2015 · StructureIf the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 15V236000, reported 2015-05-22.

  25. Jan 2015 · 2011 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 RAV4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

    What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

    NHTSA campaign 14V743000, reported 2015-01-29.

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During the test drive and inspection of 2011 Toyota Sienna van the driver's side rear sliding door would close without touching the button or handle. The dealer (rep) told me that he had pressed the close button too many times and that's why it shut during the inspection of the vehicle. After taking the vehicle home…

2011 · 3 miles · Body structure

Motor on sliding doors have not worked properly since we first purchased it brand new. We were told they "stick" because the rubber seals are so new. The doors only open part of the time. 50% Of the time when you open them, they beep loudly and get stuck, just like day one. Toyota continues to claim there is nothing…

2011 · 10 miles · Electrical system

Latches on the rear sliding doors of our 2011 Toyota Sienna ltd. Are not releasing properly. When the doors are opened from the handles, the motor pulls the doors open but the latches do not release. You hear a popping sound and the doors pop open. Dealer "reprogrammed" the doors to no avail. After dealer claimed to…

2011 · 25 miles · Latches and locks

the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that after driving in rainy weather conditions there were spots on the windshield that affected his vision. After attempting to clean the spots off of the windshield, he was unable to remove them. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that…

2011 · 46 miles · Visibility equipment

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