Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
6 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 25TA05
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23TA15, 23LA03
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2023
Consumer Complaints
28 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
HEADLINER CUT TOO LARGE, DOESN'T HOLD REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS, CLIMATE CONTROLS FALL OUT AND HIT REAR PASSENGERS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED.
Corrective Action:
HEADLINER CUT TOO LARGE, DOESN'T HOLD REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS, CLIMATE CONTROLS FALL OUT AND HIT REAR PASSENGERS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED.
Additional Notes:
HEADLINER CUT TOO LARGE, DOESN'T HOLD REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS, CLIMATE CONTROLS FALL OUT AND HIT REAR PASSENGERS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED.
Mfg Campaign: 11416133
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THE 2021 SIENNA XLE PLUS AND ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE DID NOT INCLUDE A DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IN THIS TRIM LEVEL. THE NEW SIENNA IS A BRAND NEW MODEL WITH A MASSIVE DESIGN FLAW, A HUGE TV WITH ZERO VISIBILITY OUT THE REAR OF CAR. IT'S UNSAFE. MANY PEOPLE WILL NOT TEST DRIVE WITH THE TV DOWN TO SEE THE SAFETY ISSUE. WE DIDN'T REALIZE IT TILL KIDS PUT THE TV DOWN DAY LATER. SEEMS TO HAVE SADLY MADE IT THROUGH QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS AT TOYOTA. YOU CAN NOT SEE CARS RIGHT UP ON YOU AT STOP SIGNS, CARS APPROACHING ETC IT NEEDS A SAFETY RECALL AND A MODIFICATION.WE HAVE HAD CAR FOR 3 WEEKS.
Corrective Action:
THE 2021 SIENNA XLE PLUS AND ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE DID NOT INCLUDE A DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IN THIS TRIM LEVEL. THE NEW SIENNA IS A BRAND NEW MODEL WITH A MASSIVE DESIGN FLAW, A HUGE TV WITH ZERO VISIBILITY OUT THE REAR OF CAR. IT'S UNSAFE. MANY PEOPLE WILL NOT TEST DRIVE WITH THE TV DOWN TO SEE THE SAFETY ISSUE. WE DIDN'T REALIZE IT TILL KIDS PUT THE TV DOWN DAY LATER. SEEMS TO HAVE SADLY MADE IT THROUGH QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS AT TOYOTA. YOU CAN NOT SEE CARS RIGHT UP ON YOU AT STOP SIGNS, CARS APPROACHING ETC IT NEEDS A SAFETY RECALL AND A MODIFICATION.WE HAVE HAD CAR FOR 3 WEEKS.
Additional Notes:
THE 2021 SIENNA XLE PLUS AND ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE DID NOT INCLUDE A DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IN THIS TRIM LEVEL. THE NEW SIENNA IS A BRAND NEW MODEL WITH A MASSIVE DESIGN FLAW, A HUGE TV WITH ZERO VISIBILITY OUT THE REAR OF CAR. IT'S UNSAFE. MANY PEOPLE WILL NOT TEST DRIVE WITH THE TV DOWN TO SEE THE SAFETY ISSUE. WE DIDN'T REALIZE IT TILL KIDS PUT THE TV DOWN DAY LATER. SEEMS TO HAVE SADLY MADE IT THROUGH QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS AT TOYOTA. YOU CAN NOT SEE CARS RIGHT UP ON YOU AT STOP SIGNS, CARS APPROACHING ETC IT NEEDS A SAFETY RECALL AND A MODIFICATION.WE HAVE HAD CAR FOR 3 WEEKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11414500
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
I FOUND A BIG DESIGN FLAW IN OUR NEW MINIVAN. WHEN MY KIDS ARE USING THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, THE SCREEN BLOCK THE DRIVER REAR MIRROR LINE OF SIGHT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING AROUND IF I CAN'T HAVE BACK AND FORTH VISIBILITY FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA DIDN'T MAKE THE DIGITAL REARVIEW MIRROR STANDARD IN ALL THE TRIMS EQUIPPED WITH REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. THE LACK OF REAR VISIBILITY FROM THE DRIVER CAN PUT AT RISK THE LIFE OF ALL THE PASSENGERS. I TRIED CONTACT THE DEALER AND TOYOTA DIRECTLY BUT I'M NOT GETTING A RESOLUTION. THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW! TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL THE MINIVANS WITH REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND NO DIGITAL REARVIEW MIRROR.
Corrective Action:
I FOUND A BIG DESIGN FLAW IN OUR NEW MINIVAN. WHEN MY KIDS ARE USING THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, THE SCREEN BLOCK THE DRIVER REAR MIRROR LINE OF SIGHT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING AROUND IF I CAN'T HAVE BACK AND FORTH VISIBILITY FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA DIDN'T MAKE THE DIGITAL REARVIEW MIRROR STANDARD IN ALL THE TRIMS EQUIPPED WITH REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. THE LACK OF REAR VISIBILITY FROM THE DRIVER CAN PUT AT RISK THE LIFE OF ALL THE PASSENGERS. I TRIED CONTACT THE DEALER AND TOYOTA DIRECTLY BUT I'M NOT GETTING A RESOLUTION. THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW! TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL THE MINIVANS WITH REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND NO DIGITAL REARVIEW MIRROR.
Additional Notes:
I FOUND A BIG DESIGN FLAW IN OUR NEW MINIVAN. WHEN MY KIDS ARE USING THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, THE SCREEN BLOCK THE DRIVER REAR MIRROR LINE OF SIGHT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING AROUND IF I CAN'T HAVE BACK AND FORTH VISIBILITY FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA DIDN'T MAKE THE DIGITAL REARVIEW MIRROR STANDARD IN ALL THE TRIMS EQUIPPED WITH REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. THE LACK OF REAR VISIBILITY FROM THE DRIVER CAN PUT AT RISK THE LIFE OF ALL THE PASSENGERS. I TRIED CONTACT THE DEALER AND TOYOTA DIRECTLY BUT I'M NOT GETTING A RESOLUTION. THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW! TOYOTA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL THE MINIVANS WITH REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND NO DIGITAL REARVIEW MIRROR.
Mfg Campaign: 11414013
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11404950
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
2021 SIENNA XLE WITH PLUS PACKAGE AND REAR ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE. WHEN REAR SCREEN DOWN (IN USE) THE ENTERTAINMENT SCREEN BLOCK THE WHOLE REAR MIRROR. WE UNABLE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN BEHIND. TOYOTA SHOULD INSTALL DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IF CAR COME WITH RES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN WE EITHER WATCH NOT DRIVE OR DRIVE NOT WATCH WE CANNOT DO BOTH BECAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
2021 SIENNA XLE WITH PLUS PACKAGE AND REAR ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE. WHEN REAR SCREEN DOWN (IN USE) THE ENTERTAINMENT SCREEN BLOCK THE WHOLE REAR MIRROR. WE UNABLE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN BEHIND. TOYOTA SHOULD INSTALL DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IF CAR COME WITH RES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN WE EITHER WATCH NOT DRIVE OR DRIVE NOT WATCH WE CANNOT DO BOTH BECAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
2021 SIENNA XLE WITH PLUS PACKAGE AND REAR ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE. WHEN REAR SCREEN DOWN (IN USE) THE ENTERTAINMENT SCREEN BLOCK THE WHOLE REAR MIRROR. WE UNABLE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN BEHIND. TOYOTA SHOULD INSTALL DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IF CAR COME WITH RES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN WE EITHER WATCH NOT DRIVE OR DRIVE NOT WATCH WE CANNOT DO BOTH BECAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11404897
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Corrective Action:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Additional Notes:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Mfg Campaign: 11377621
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Corrective Action:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Additional Notes:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Mfg Campaign: 11377621
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Corrective Action:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Additional Notes:
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Mfg Campaign: 11377621
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2020
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