IllustrationWhen braking while turning on a freeway exit ramp, the car sometimes briefly "surges." It feels like the brake briefly stops working before being applied more firmly than before. This happens at least a couple of times per week.
2022 Toyota Redundant Sienna
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seats. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
Service Brakes complaints
62 reportsOn a regular basis when applying the brakes the brake pressure will release causing the vehicle to lunge forward or momentarily stop decelerating. This release of the brake pressure is only for a second but during that time the van will stop or slow decelerating and if you are slow when this happens you will feel the van lunge …
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On a regular basis when applying the brakes the brake pressure will release causing the vehicle to lunge forward or momentarily stop decelerating. This release of the brake pressure is only for a second but during that time the van will stop or slow decelerating and if you are slow when this happens you will feel the van lunge forward. It has even happened at a stop with the brake applied and the van would move slightly forward as the pressure released and then reapplied. It almost feels like a computer signal is being reset when this happens causing the momentary release of pressure.
While braking at around 15 mph there is a sudden loss of braking force that causes the car to surge forward. This happens as the car switches from regenerative braking to pad braking. It has almost caused an accident a few times for me.
I have a 2022 Toyota Sienna and have noticed that when I am braking (especially at low speeds while stopping at a STOP sign or a Red Light),the car "lurches" forward as if the car is accelerating a little bit. I have to slam the brakes to stop the vehicle. It feels really dangerous - it might hit a car in front or a kid in a ne…
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I have a 2022 Toyota Sienna and have noticed that when I am braking (especially at low speeds while stopping at a STOP sign or a Red Light),the car "lurches" forward as if the car is accelerating a little bit. I have to slam the brakes to stop the vehicle. It feels really dangerous - it might hit a car in front or a kid in a neighborhood! I will reading through Toyota Sienna forums and found scores of similar incidents reported! Hope Toyota takes notice and fixes this.
This Hybrid LE model brake system is very poor. If we press the break pedal it stops 5-10 meter far. Urgently need for recall and rectify this major issue to avoid more accidents and property damage to others on the road .
Experienced it a number of times intermittently. When making a stop from about 25-30 mph, just before making a full stop (~10mph) while foot on the break, the vehicle lunge for a split second. The feeling of loss of braking power. At number of times, I thought I was going to rear end the veh in front of me. The last time I ex…
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Experienced it a number of times intermittently. When making a stop from about 25-30 mph, just before making a full stop (~10mph) while foot on the break, the vehicle lunge for a split second. The feeling of loss of braking power. At number of times, I thought I was going to rear end the veh in front of me. The last time I experienced it was last Aug 7.
Brakes release sporadically and then re-engage causing a brief lurch when stopping. This has created near collision or entrance further toward an intersection than ideal
The brakes in my 2022 Sienna Hybrid XLE randomly slip when stopping. It happens rarely, but is completely unexpected when it does and I can't reproduce it on demand. It feels like I've hit a small patch of black ice or released my foot from the brake for a split second (when I didn't!). My husband rarely drives the van, and it h…
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The brakes in my 2022 Sienna Hybrid XLE randomly slip when stopping. It happens rarely, but is completely unexpected when it does and I can't reproduce it on demand. It feels like I've hit a small patch of black ice or released my foot from the brake for a split second (when I didn't!). My husband rarely drives the van, and it happened to him yesterday. Last week it 'released' for the longest it's ever done, maybe a full second or more. It is summer here and I was driving on normal pavement, so there is no reason that I shouldn't have been in full control of the stop! Thankfully there wasn't anything in front of me, but if it were a different situation it could have been VERY BAD.
I bought this van new in March 2022. Since I have owned it I have had countless instances where I will have my brakes applied and the van will suddenly accelerate with the brake still applied. This has happened multiple times when I am braking on hills & I have nearly ran stop signs because of it, there are some dangerous inters…
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I bought this van new in March 2022. Since I have owned it I have had countless instances where I will have my brakes applied and the van will suddenly accelerate with the brake still applied. This has happened multiple times when I am braking on hills & I have nearly ran stop signs because of it, there are some dangerous intersections I travel frequently and this is a major safety concern. This needs to be addressed by Toyota or someone is going to end up killed or seriously injured in an accident from this malfunction. I am truly concerned for mine and my children’s safety when I am traveling in my van. I can’t trade it in because I still owe more than trade in value and can’t afford to be upside down. NHTSA please help me.
brakes release upon slowing to a stop, causing vehicle to surge forward. Software update will fix it, but dealership/toyota will not cover the cost to do so.
Official recalls
222V239000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module:software
Apr 13, 2022
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
21V889000 · Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage
Nov 17, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Sienna vehicles equipped with seating for eight passengers. An incorrect seat belt webbing guide may have been installed on the outboard second-row seat belt assemblies.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: During seat belt pre-tensioner deployment, the incorrect webbing guide may damage the seat belt webbing, causing it to tear and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the outboard second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB08 and 21TA08.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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