NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,017 reports60,000 miles · Apr 21, 2010
Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE SO SHE HAD TO GET IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, FORCE IT CLOSED AND LOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE TO KEEP IT CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THE DOOR BE REMOVED AND THE MOTOR BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE SO SHE HAD TO GET IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, FORCE IT CLOSED AND LOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE TO KEEP IT CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THE DOOR BE REMOVED AND THE MOTOR BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,500.
NHTSA ODI #10326868
60,000 miles · Apr 20, 2010
Wheels
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED 60,000 MILES. ALL 4 ALLOYS HAVE BUBBLING AND CORROSION. TOYOTA MOTOR CORP REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM STATING THAT WARRANTY 3/36 IS PAST. EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM TOYOTA DOES NOT COVER THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326714
15,000 miles · Apr 16, 2010
Wheels
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD. THE ALLOY IS FLAKING OFF MY WHEEL RIMS. THIS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER MY PURCHASE IN 2006. NOW ALL 4 RIMS HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ALLOY MISSING. EVENTUALLY THIS WILL LEAD TO RUSTING AND RIM FAILURE. I'VE BEEN CHECKING FOR A RECALL/REPLACEMENT NOTICE BUT ALL I SEE ARE SIMIL…
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I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE LIMITED AWD. THE ALLOY IS FLAKING OFF MY WHEEL RIMS. THIS STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER MY PURCHASE IN 2006. NOW ALL 4 RIMS HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ALLOY MISSING. EVENTUALLY THIS WILL LEAD TO RUSTING AND RIM FAILURE. I'VE BEEN CHECKING FOR A RECALL/REPLACEMENT NOTICE BUT ALL I SEE ARE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND NO REPLACEMENT OFFER. I'VE CONSULTED WITH DEALERS AND THEY SAY I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326068
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 2010
Power Train
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE MINIVAN. A MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. THE TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN WILL RUN IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR FOR EXTENDED TIMES. WHEN THE VAN MANAGES TO GET OUT OF 2ND OR 3RD IT CLUNKS INTO 4TH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERS…
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I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE MINIVAN. A MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. THE TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK OFTEN AND VERY OFTEN WILL RUN IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR FOR EXTENDED TIMES. WHEN THE VAN MANAGES TO GET OUT OF 2ND OR 3RD IT CLUNKS INTO 4TH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VAN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND EVERYTIME THEY TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE IN THE SHOP IT MUST NOT EXIST. THEY WILL NOT FIX IT AND THEY WILL NOT TAKE IT BACK. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THE VAN BECAUSE SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT DRIVE- IT SIMPLY JUST WONT GO BECAUSE IT HESITATES TO GO INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE TO PULL OUT IN FRONT OF OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS GOING TO STICK OR NOT. THE INITIAL PROBLEM HAPPENED IN NOV. 2008 ONLY A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VAN. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND IT IS GETTING MUCH WORSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325823
21,000 miles · Apr 9, 2010
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE AIR BAGS. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER MADE A SECOND REPAIR TO THE AIR …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE AIR BAGS. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER MADE A SECOND REPAIR TO THE AIR BAGS. SINCE THE REPAIR, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE WERE MADE A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES, ALL AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE, CLAIMING THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA ODI #10324736
59,363 miles · Apr 6, 2010
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicSteeringCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SHE NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING MECHANISM AS THE VEHICLE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SHE NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING MECHANISM AS THE VEHICLE ALWAYS STEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY; THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59,363.
NHTSA ODI #10324035
80,000 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE PASSENGER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY. DEALER SAYS A BUSHING IN THE "HINGE ASSEMBLY" HAS FAILED. AT PRESENT UNFIXED - THE DOOR WILL CLOSE WITH SIGNIFICANT EFFORT ONLY. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE "HINGES" ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE. THEY CHOOSE TO DEFI…
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2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE PASSENGER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY. DEALER SAYS A BUSHING IN THE "HINGE ASSEMBLY" HAS FAILED. AT PRESENT UNFIXED - THE DOOR WILL CLOSE WITH SIGNIFICANT EFFORT ONLY. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE "HINGES" ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE. THEY CHOOSE TO DEFINE THE GLIDER ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS THE DOOR IN THE TRACK AS A HINGE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO PIVOT POINT, AND NOTHING THAT MEETS AN ACCEPTED DEFINITION OF A HINGE.
NHTSA ODI #10322965
55,000 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Unknown Or OtherCrashInjury
OUR INSURED WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED STRIKING A WALGREENS DRUG STORE. OUR INSURED DRIVER WAS TREATED AND RELEASE AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS AND IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DOWNLOAD OF THE DATA RECORDER.
NHTSA ODI #10322816
77,321 miles · Mar 29, 2010
Air Bags
WE HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. ON MARCH 19, 2010 THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND BEGAN TO FLASH. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP (FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA IN RALEIGH, NC) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. ON MARCH 27TH WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE IS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITH OUR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG SENSORS ARE NOT COMMUNICATIN…
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WE HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. ON MARCH 19, 2010 THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND BEGAN TO FLASH. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP (FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA IN RALEIGH, NC) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. ON MARCH 27TH WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE IS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITH OUR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG SENSORS ARE NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE COMPUTER. WE WERE TOLD THAT IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM THEY WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG. OUR CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD. WE HAVE 77,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS OUR MAIN VEHICLE FOR WORK, SCHOOL, TRANSPORTING OUR TWO CHILDREN. BECAUSE OF MILEAGE WE ARE OVER OUR WARRANTY AND THEY REFUSE TO COVER THE COST OF REPLACING THE AIRBAG. WE HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR TOYOTA SIENNA. THEY GOT THEIR AIRBAGS REPLACED ONLY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM OCCUR AGAIN AND AGAIN. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS A CHANCE THAT NONE OF OUR AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY IF WE ARE IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A VERY FRUSTRATING SITUATION. TOYOTA IS ONCE AGAIN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SENSORS ON THEIR SAFETY FEATURES ON THEIR CARS. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY RIDE IN THIS CAR. WE ASKED TO SPEAK TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND WERE TOLD TODAY (MARCH 29) THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR US. WE WILL HAVE TO PAY $411 FOR THE AIRBAG AND PARTS AND THEN $340 FOR THE LABOR OR CHOOSE TO RISK OUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN IF WE ARE IN AN ACCIDENT. WHEN WE ASKED HOW THIS HAPPENS ON A CAR THAT WE HAVE ONLY OWNED FOR THREE YEARS (BOUGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER 2006 BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT), WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE IS "NO RHYME OR REASON" FOR THIS DEFECT. TOYOTA CAN'T EVEN EXPLAIN HOW AN AIRBAG GOES BAD IN THREE YEARS. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING. *CN
NHTSA ODI #10322720
96,000 miles · Mar 28, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELECTRONICALLY *CN
NHTSA ODI #10322513
Official recalls
11Oct 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
May 22, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
Jun 17, 2010
ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Apr 20, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Jun 25, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABEL, IF NECESSARY, AND A CORRECTION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 3, 2008
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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NHTSA investigations
3EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08024 · Steering Intermediate Shaft Binding
Opened Oct 28, 2008 · Closed Jul 16, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:column; Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
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Steering:column
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
EA06020 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Dec 1, 2006 · Closed Jun 25, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
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