Toyota Sienna problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

46 recall campaigns since 2005

1. July 25, 2019 · 19V553000 · 2012–2018 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

   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.

   Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge.

2. July 16, 2019 · 19V532000 · 2017–2020 · Steering

   The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.

   Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge.

3. June 4, 2019 · 19V410000 · 2014–2019 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

   The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.

   Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge.

4. April 23, 2019 · 19V318000 · 2019 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module; Air bags › Side/window

   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.

   Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front door sub assembly with a new one, free of charge.

5. February 22, 2018 · 18V130000 · 2018 · Wheels

   These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing.

   Remedy: Toyota began notifying owners initially by phone on February 26, 2018 and will mail letters to any unnotified owner starting on April 20, 2018.

6. October 18, 2017 · 17V657000 · 2005–2007, 2009–2010 · Power train › Automatic transmission

   In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.

   Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge.

7. November 29, 2016 · 16V858000 · 2011–2016 · Structure › Body › Door

   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.

   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.

8. April 7, 2016 · 16V197000 · 2016 · Seat belts › Front

   In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed.

   Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt height adjusters, free of charge.

9. April 22, 2015 · 15V240000 · 2015 · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

   During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.

   Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge.

10. April 21, 2015 · 15V236000 · 2015 · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

    During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge.

11. November 26, 2014 · 14V757000 · 2015 · Air bags › Side/window

    In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge.

12. July 8, 2014 · 14V414000 · 2014 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

    The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been damaged during assembly.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission shift control cable, as necessary, free of charge.

13. May 22, 2014 · 14V273000 · 2005–2011 · Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire

    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 carrier.

    Remedy: 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…

14. September 26, 2013 · 13V429000 · 2005, 2007–2009 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal.

    Remedy: Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late October 2013.

15. March 23, 2012 · 12V120000 · 2012 · Equipment › Electrical

    A MALFUNCTION IN THE AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS BRAND REMOTE ENGINE STARTER MODULE CAN PREVENT NORMAL COMMUNICATION OF THE VEHICLE’S CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN).

    Remedy: GULF STATES TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE.

16. November 30, 2011 · 11V560000 · 2011–2012 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2012 SIENNA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 110, "TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT FOR DISPLAYING…

    Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE.

17. June 1, 2011 · 11V306000 · 2011 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT, RIGHT, DRIVE SHAFT MAY BREAK DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT.

    Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE SHAFT, AND, IF THE DRIVE SHAFT IS IDENTIFIED AS ONE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AT…

18. December 13, 2010 · 10V620000 · 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

    THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH IS MOUNTED ON A SMALL BRACKET WELDED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE.

19. June 17, 2010 · 10V270000 · 2006 · Seats

    THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE.

    Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY.

20. April 20, 2010 · 10V160000 · 2005–2010 · Structure

    THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE.

    Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION.

21. June 25, 2009 · 09V234000 · 2005–2009 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES.

    Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION…

22. June 3, 2008 · 08V244000 · 2005–2006 · Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate

    TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE.

23. July 20, 2005 · 05V327000 · 2005 · Seat belts

    ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, IN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATING POSITION, THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT MAY BIND IN THE BEZEL TRIM PIECE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BEZEL AND CLIP.

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• Chrysler Town And Country: 25V876000 (2016–2017, equipment adaptive/mobility)
• Toyota Camry: 20V682000 (2017–2020, fuel system, gasoline); 20V012000 (2017–2019, fuel system, gasoline); 19V503000 (2017–2019, equipment); 18V211000 (2017, service brakes, hydraulic); 14V576000 (2014, fuel system, gasoline); 11V539000 (2005, engine and engine cooling)
• Toyota Corolla: 19V741000 (2011–2013, air bags); 19V005000 (2011–2014, air bags); 18V024000 (2013, air bags); 17V006000 (2012, air bags); 16V340000 (2011, air bags); 11V566000 (2011, structure)
• Toyota Prius: 19V244000 (2019, equipment); 17V295000 (2017, tires); 16V396000 (2005–2011, seats); 14V743000 (2005–2011, seats); 13V123000 (2011–2012, equipment); 13V014000 (2010–2013, air bags); 10V035000 (2005–2010, equipment); 10V036000 (2005–2011, equipment)
• Toyota RAV4: 17V831000 (2017, equipment); 09V223000 (2006–2009, equipment)

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