What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2015 Toyota Sienna

Typical pattern

7.5% of complaints about the 2015 Toyota Sienna came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2015 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is structure (64 complaints), typically at 2.3 yr or about 23,350 miles.

Complaints
295
Median age at failure
3.8 yr
Median mileage
30,000 n=171
Crash / fire / tow
12.9% of reports
Safety recalls
6

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Structure
64 reports · 23,350 mi
2.3 yr
1.6%
Electrical system
45 reports · 19,000 mi
2.7 yr
17.8%
Other
43 reports · 29,000 mi
4.3 yr
7%
Engine
16 reports · 42,000 mi
5.3 yr
25%
Service brakes
16 reports · 33,400 mi
4.1 yr
12.5%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

19V553000 2019-07-25
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

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.

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.

19V410000 2019-06-04
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

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.

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

16V858000 2016-11-29
Structure:body:door

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.

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

15V240000 2015-04-22
Structure:body:roof and pillars

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.

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.

15V236000 2015-04-21
Structure:body:roof and pillars

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.

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.

14V757000 2014-11-26
Air bags:side/window

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.

If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system 200 mi 8 mo in service
NONSTOP FLICKERING OF CRUISE CONTROL ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT. FLICKERING IS INDEPENDENT OF SPEED, STEERING WHEEL POSITION. VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER SAYS NO FIX AVAILABLE. TOYOTA CORP NOTIFIED - CASE OPENED.. NO FIX AVAILABLE. BUYER BEWARE.
Electrical system 7,600 mi 1.2 yr in service
THE CRUISE-CONTROL STALK LIGHT HAS STARTED TO FLICKER AT NIGHT. IT'S VERY DISTRACTING AND HARD TO NOT KEEP LOOKING DOWN AT IT WHILE DRIVING.
Electrical system mileage not reported 5 mo in service
THE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER ON THE MODEL HAS A DARK BACKGROUND WITH SMALL NUMBERS AND DOESN'T ILLUMINATE IN THE AUTO POSITION. IF THE SUN IS BRIGHT WITH GLARE OFF OTHER VEHICLES AND YOU HAVE TO WEAR SUN GLASSES THEY ILLUMINATE BUT THE ARE EITHER DIFFICULT TO SEE OR IMPOSSIBLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, IN MY OPINION, WHILE YOU VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Engine 12,000 mi 2.0 yr in service crash / fire / tow
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE AND CALLED A TOW COMPANY TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS NOT REPLACED; HOWEVER, REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Other Sienna model years

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