Toyota Sienna years to avoid (and the best years)
2,267 NHTSA owner complaints and 39 recalls across 13 model years, 2010 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
Compared with: Honda Odyssey
- 2,267complaints
- 39recalls
- 134reported crashes
- 32reported fires
- 141reported injuries
- 1reported deaths
Which Toyota Sienna years should you avoid?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the Toyota Sienna year to avoid is 2011. The typical Toyota Sienna year has 157 complaints on file.
- 2011: 614 complaints, 3.9 times the typical year. Most complaints name the airbags (34% of complaints) and the body and structure (25% of complaints).
What are the best Toyota Sienna years?
The Toyota Sienna years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (38), 2019 (45) and 2018 (71). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 118 | 0.8× | 0 | 4 | 1 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2021 | 157 | 1.0× | 0 | 14 | 11 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2020 | 38 | 0.2× | 2 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2019 | 45 | 0.3× | 7 | 2 | 4 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2018 | 71 | 0.5× | 7 | 5 | 6 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2017 | 153 | 1.0× | 10 | 13 | 11 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2016 | 75 | 0.5× | 5 | 7 | 6 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2015 | 231 | 1.5× | 6 | 17 | 28 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2014 | 163 | 1.0× | 6 | 6 | 3 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2013 | 183 | 1.2× | 6 | 7 | 9 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2012 | 247 | 1.6× | 9 | 10 | 13 | Some concerns to check | Airbags |
| 2011 | 614 | 3.9× | 14 | 34 | 36 | Approach with caution | Airbags |
| 2010 | 172 | 1.1× | 8 | 15 | 13 | Some concerns to check | Body and structure |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 1,108 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Structure & body273 (25%)
- Airbags & seat belts225 (20%)
- Brakes172 (16%)
- Engine & powertrain144 (13%)
- Steering, suspension & tires122 (11%)
Recalls (39)
Safety · 25V876000 · Dec 2025 · model years 2016, 2017
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 20V682000 · Nov 2020 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 20V012000 · Jan 2020 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 19V741000 · Oct 2019 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Brakes · 19V553000 · Jul 2019 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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.
Steering · 19V532000 · Jul 2019 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V503000 · Jun 2019 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 19V410000 · Jun 2019 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Airbags · 19V318000 · Apr 2019 · model year 2019
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.
Safety · 19V244000 · Mar 2019 · model year 2019
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 19V005000 · Jan 2019 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Brakes · 18V211000 · Apr 2018 · model year 2017
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V130000 · Feb 2018 · model year 2018
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.
Airbags · 18V024000 · Jan 2018 · model year 2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Safety · 17V831000 · Dec 2017 · model year 2017
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 17V657000 · Oct 2017 · model year 2010
If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 17V295000 · May 2017 · model year 2017
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 17V006000 · Jan 2017 · model year 2012
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Structure · 16V858000 · Nov 2016 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Safety · 16V396000 · Jun 2016 · model years 2010, 2011
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 16V340000 · May 2016 · model year 2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Seat belts · 16V197000 · Apr 2016 · model year 2016
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.
Structure · 15V240000 · Apr 2015 · model year 2015
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.
Structure · 15V236000 · Apr 2015 · model year 2015
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.
Airbags · 14V757000 · Nov 2014 · model year 2015
If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 14V743000 · Nov 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
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.
Fuel system · 14V576000 · Sep 2014 · model year 2014
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Transmission · 14V414000 · Jul 2014 · model year 2014
If the transmission shift cable separates while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Tires · 14V273000 · May 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 13V123000 · Apr 2013 · model years 2011, 2012
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Airbags · 13V014000 · Jan 2013 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Safety · 12V120000 · Mar 2012 · model year 2012
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, ANTILOCK BRAKING AND STABILITY CONTROL MAY BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DRIVERS SHOULD RECEIVE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS WARNING THEM OF A MALFUNCTION.
Safety · 11V560000 · Nov 2011 · model years 2011, 2012
INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD MAY LEAD TO TIRE OVERLOADING AND POSSIBLY CAUSE TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Structure · 11V566000 · Nov 2011 · model year 2011
A DAMAGED A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY ALLOW THE TRIM PANEL TO COME LOOSE AND INJURE AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Transmission · 11V306000 · Jun 2011 · model year 2011
SHOULD THE DRIVE SHAFT BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Brakes · 10V620000 · Dec 2010 · model year 2011
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG WITH ASSOCIATED BRAKE NOISE, VIBRATION, AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Structure · 10V160000 · Apr 2010 · model year 2010
THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Safety · 10V036000 · Feb 2010 · model years 2010, 2011
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Safety · 10V035000 · Feb 2010 · model year 2010
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.