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Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 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
Consumer Complaints
8 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Mfg Campaign: 11669159
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Mfg Campaign: 11669159
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
PARKING BRAKE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness underneath the gear shifter was corroded. The dealer informed the contact the wiring harness would be replaced at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the failure occurred because there was no protective shielding around the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,242.
Mfg Campaign: 11669159
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound came from the front and the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the contact was informed that the sound was due to normal wear and tear. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion. The failure mileage was approximately 52,200.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound came from the front and the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the contact was informed that the sound was due to normal wear and tear. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion. The failure mileage was approximately 52,200.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound came from the front and the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the contact was informed that the sound was due to normal wear and tear. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion. The failure mileage was approximately 52,200.
Mfg Campaign: 11665272
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Potential Consequences:
See attached document for complaint.
Corrective Action:
See attached document for complaint.
Additional Notes:
See attached document for complaint.
Mfg Campaign: 11609359
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
PARKING BRAKE
Potential Consequences:
See attached document for complaint.
Corrective Action:
See attached document for complaint.
Additional Notes:
See attached document for complaint.
Mfg Campaign: 11609359
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Potential Consequences:
See attached document for complaint.
Corrective Action:
See attached document for complaint.
Additional Notes:
See attached document for complaint.
Mfg Campaign: 11609359
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to use the automatic sliding doors, the driver’s and passenger’s side sliding doors failed to close securely. The contact stated that the doors had to be forcefully closed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause an injury or death during the failure. The dealer was not contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to use the automatic sliding doors, the driver’s and passenger’s side sliding doors failed to close securely. The contact stated that the doors had to be forcefully closed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause an injury or death during the failure. The dealer was not contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to use the automatic sliding doors, the driver’s and passenger’s side sliding doors failed to close securely. The contact stated that the doors had to be forcefully closed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause an injury or death during the failure. The dealer was not contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11600923
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2024
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